Full Time Information Technology Practitioners - BTEC First Diploma

Course Code :MFVA1

Is this course for you
This course is for students who would like to learn about how a computer works, designing and building a website, making updates, looking at security systems, putting together simple computer networks and creating and customising business documents. It is ideally suited to develop the skills and knowledge required in the ever-changing world of Information Technology. The course offers -hands on- practical teaching to give you the skills that are highly valued by employers. The course is designed to lead on to one of our Level 3 Computing courses.

Duration
1 year

What will you study
What is a typical day like? Each day has lectures and work operation times, usually two in the morning and one or two in the afternoon, covering lots of interesting aspects of computer systems in the workplace. Over the year you will be covering: Using ICT to Present Information * Introduction to Computer Systems * Customise Software Applications * Web Development * Networking Essentials * Installing Computer Software. You will also study a Level 2 in Media Certificate, Digital Graphics, Digital Animation and Game Design.

How will you be assessed
You will have assignments to assess your understanding of the course, each course subject will have two or three assignments, and you will pass the course by successfully completing all of them. The assignments are based on real world tasks you would encounter in the ICT industry.

What can you do after course
After successful completion of the course you can progress to the BTEC National Diploma in IT Practitioners, with a Merit grade or higher, or gain employment in such areas as Networking Technician, Computer Sales, Systems Support or I-Media Author.

Additional information
Key Skills/Functional Skills - you will be expected to undertake these at the appropriate level.