HNC Information Technology

HNC

In Glasgow

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Description

  • Type

    HNC

  • Location

    Glasgow (Scotland)

  • Duration

    1 Year

Most information in business is organized and managed using a range of applications packages such as word processors, spreadsheets and databases. This course specialises in the use of these packages not only to organise and manage such information, but also how to design, create and use a wide range of tools such as databases, business documents, forms, presentations, etc, and also the.

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Glasgow (Glasgow City)
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Cathedral Street, G1 2TA

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About this course

EITHER 1 SQA Higher preferably English or a highly literate subject, and 3 Standard Grades, all at Pass standard or above; OR 12 NC credits which should contain either a Communications unit, or an acceptable literary equivalent, and include at least 8 Computing / IT credits; OR In the case of mature applicants, at least 1 year?s suitable IT work experience; OR alternatively, possession of the...

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HNC Information Technology

KEY FEATURES
Most information in business is organized and managed using a range of applications packages such as word processors, spreadsheets and databases. This course specialises in the use of these packages not only to organise and manage such information, but also how to design, create and use a wide range of tools such as databases, business documents, forms, presentations, etc, and also the programming language to automate these applications to improve the speed at which information can be prepared and processed. Most businesses nowadays of all sizes will use these applications to organise its information base, so staff with such skills are always in high demand.

COURSE CONTENT

A selection of core units includes:
Naturally a range of applications packages available within an integrated office suite will be used extensively throughout the course to advanced levels, and specialising in particular in database design and creation, the information bedrock of all businesses. The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) will also be embedded within the programme to add extra value to your list of qualifications. A unit in PC: First Line Support is also included to provide you with the skills required in the provision of support to other users of IT in the information systems.

EITHER
1 SQA Higher preferably English or a highly literate subject, and 3 Standard Grades, all at Pass standard or above;

OR
12 NC credits which should contain either a Communications unit, or an acceptable literary equivalent, and include at least 8 Computing / IT credits;

OR
In the case of mature applicants, at least 1 year?s suitable IT work experience;

OR
alternatively, possession of the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) will also be considered.

COURSE CODE:

5FHDITEC

DURATION:
1 year Full time

START DATE:
August - 2010

COMPLETION DATE:
June - 2011

PROGRESSION
Successful completion of this course will prepare you for trainee posts information processing in business and information systems, as well as provide you with the entry qualifications required for direct entry into the 2nd year of either the HND in Information Technology, or a degree programme in Information Technology at either Glasgow Caledonian University, or the University of the West of Scotland.

Requirement
EITHER 1 SQA Higher preferably English or a highly literate subject, and 3 Standard Grades, all at Pass standard or above; OR 12 NC credits which should contain either a Communications unit, or an acceptable literary equivalent, and include at least 8 Computing / IT credits; OR In the case of mature applicants, at least 1 year?s suitable IT work experience; OR alternatively, possession of the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) will also be considered.

HNC Information Technology

Price on request