Computing Level 3 Extended Diploma

Vocational qualification

In Skipton

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Skipton

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Every attempt is made to assess students in formats other than by writing lengthy reports, this might include the production of working programs, databases, networks, electronics projects, graphics, websites, wikis, forums, flash objects, presentations that are captured on video, use of online web 2.0 tools and others Career Progression Higher Apprenticeship Computing & Systems Development HND at Craven College or Degree at University Employment in Computer Science, Software/Games Development, Network Management, Technician, Web Development

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Location

Start date

Skipton (North Yorkshire)
Gargrave Road, BD23 1UX

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About this course

Entry Requirements: Interview 5 GCSEs A*-C including English & Maths OR Level 2 Diploma (Merit/Distinction) plus GCSE A*-C in English & Maths

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Subjects

  • IT
  • IT Development
  • Skills and Training
  • Systems
  • Computing
  • Industry
  • Graphics
  • Networks
  • Web
  • Networking
  • Flash
  • University
  • Writing

Course programme

What stands out about this course?
  • Flexibility - You may take the option of studying A-level mathematics along side the BTEC diploma. This option will require you to have at least grade B at GCSE maths
  • High specification modern computers with industry standard software and hardware such as Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco and open source software such as Linux.
  • Use of Raspberry Pi computers and digital electronics allows skills to be developed in fundamental computer science, control and robotics.
  • Hardware laboratory for networking and hardware practice
  • Access to a wide variety of physical and virtual operating systems, development environments and current, specialist hardware
  • The diverse range of computer science topics, allowing you to identify your niche within this growing industry
  • Local employers regularly recruit IT staff from this course
  • Emphasis placed on building transferable programming, hardware and networking skills, a current growth area for employment
  • Volunteer program is available for students wishing to gain work experience
  • Highly skilled tutors with relevant industry background
  • Visits to organisations to case study IT in practice
  • Additional qualifications
  • This course provides the opportunity to achieve up to 3 A* A Levels equivalence and will give you the understanding and skills you need to prepare for employment or progression to University
What will I study?
  • An exciting mix of hands-on practical and classroom based theory giving you a solid foundation in a wide range of computing skills
  • Computer science, electronics, digital graphics and IT skills
  • Applications development
  • Internal and external communications
  • The opportunity to go on work placement so that you build up your skills in a realistic work environment
  • Important industry standard applications such as database and spreadsheet software.
  • English and Maths skills will continue to be developed

Units studied may include:

  • Computer Networks
  • Electronics
  • Software Development
  • Systems Security
  • Computer Systems
  • Creation of Websites
  • Designing Databases
  • Developing Computer Games
How is the course taught?
  • Practical work using computers for example Programming, Digital Graphics, Website creation, Managing Networks.
  • Practical work building electronics projects and building and controlling robots.
  • Project work, writing up projects
  • Classroom based activities
  • Case studies finding solutions to real life problems.
Equipment and resources used
  • Recently up-graded IT suites, with access to high specification PCs and industry standard software
  • Raspberry Pi computers
  • Electronics equipment
  • Robotics / Control equipment including LEGO ® MINDSTORMS ® systems
  • Hardware resources – dismantling/building PCs
  • Networking equipment such as servers, switches and routers
  • Latest versions of Adobe software – Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash etc.
  • Latest Microsoft Office Professional packages
  • Video cameras/digital cameras for recording evidence rather than having to produce lengthy written reports
  • Personalised virtualised operating systems such as Windows 7, 8, Windows Server 2012, Linux distros and others including RISC OS

Computing Level 3 Extended Diploma

Price on request