Full Time BTEC National Diploma for IT Practitioners

Full Time BTEC National Diploma for IT Practitioners

COURSE TITLE: BTEC National Diploma for IT Practitioners
COURSE CODE: 1b150-09
DAYS & TIMES: Various times and dates

WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?
On the National Diploma for IT Practitioners course, you will gain a good understanding of the computing industry and its relationship to the world of business through practical exercises and work-related class work. You will also develop skills that you need in Higher Education or for employment.

WHAT DO I NEED?
WHAT ARE MY COMMITMENTS?
You will need to attend classes for approximately 18 hours per week. In addition you will need to spend 10-15 hours per week on coursework at home or in college. Your assignments must be completed by the set deadlines to ensure the examining board can issue certificates on time, and you will need to attend regularly and punctually. Your coursework will be marked by your tutor and checked by the external verifier appointed by the examining board.

WHAT WILL I ACHIEVE?
You will gain a BTEC National Diploma, which is equivalent to three A Levels, after two years, and a Certificate in Functional Skills. There may be an opportunity to take an additional GCSE.

WHAT WILL IT COST ME?
1b150-09 Course fees 0 16-18 year olds, 696(69) 19 years and over

1b150-09 2nd year fees 0 16-18 year olds, 43(23) 19 years and over

Course fees are payable on enrolment. Costs shown in brackets are for those on income-based benefits. Refunds are not normally available.

WHAT ADDITIONAL COSTS ARE THERE?
Textbooks 45 Approximately

WHAT CAN I DO AFTERWARDS?
Most learners progress onto Higher Education (University) or onto employment in IT related areas.
COURSE CONTENT
You will study eighteen units over the two years. These will concentrate on the areas of:

Computer applications
Website design and production
Computer graphics
Programming
Computer hardware and operating system
Electronic communication and networks
Business, including eCommerce

You will be assessed through coursework. There are no examinations.

Your timetable will include a tutorial period, which is designed to support your learning and assist your progress.