IT - BTEC First Diploma

BTEC

In Preston

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Description

  • Type

    BTEC

  • Location

    Preston

You will study a range of units including: Introduction to Computer Systems. Web Development. Using IT to Presenting Information. Database software. Spreadsheet Software. Mobile Communications Technology. Security of ICT Systems. ICT Graphics

Facilities

Location

Start date

Preston (Lancashire)
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St Vincent'S Road, PR2 8UR

Start date

On request

About this course

You will need to be ages 16-18 and have 28 GCSE Points. (Please see â€-How to apply' section on this leaflet, a copy of our school leaver prospectus, or visit the school leaver section of the website for more details.

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IT - BTEC First Diploma

Course ID:
PC21721

Academy:
Maths, Science and ICT

Introduction:
This is a very practical course where you will complete assignments that are based on workplace situations. This is an Intermediate Level course.

Study Mode & Location:
This one year full-time course will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent`s Road, Preston, PR1 8UR.

Course Content:
You will study a range of units including:

  • Introduction to Computer Systems
  • Web Development
  • Using IT to Presenting Information
  • Database software
  • Spreadsheet Software
  • Mobile Communications Technology
  • Security of ICT Systems
  • ICT Graphics


Assessment:
Throughout your course you will be continually assessed on your assignment work.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
This course enables you to progress to Advanced Level courses or to employment in the IT industry.

How To Apply
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IT - BTEC First Diploma

Course ID:
PC21721

Academy:
Maths, Science and ICT

Introduction:
This is a very practical course where you will complete assignments that are based on workplace situations. This is an Intermediate Level course.

Study Mode & Location:
This one year full-time course will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent`s Road, Preston, PR1 8UR.

Course Content:
You will study a range of units including:

  • Introduction to Computer Systems
  • Web Development
  • Using IT to Presenting Information
  • Database software
  • Spreadsheet Software
  • Mobile Communications Technology
  • Security of ICT Systems
  • ICT Graphics


Assessment:
Throughout your course you will be continually assessed on your assignment work.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
This course enables you to progress to Advanced Level courses or to employment in the IT industry.

How To Apply
To apply for a course at Preston College you will need to complete and return a College application form. Application Forms are available in our school leaver prospectuses or we can send one out to you.

Work Out Your Point Score
You will need to let us know on your application form your predicted exam grades and your point score. To work out your point score, you must use the grades that you get for GCSE Maths and English Language, and then your next best 5 grades. At Preston College, the level of course you start on will depend upon your point score. Your grades are worth the following points:

GCSE Grades
  • A* = 8 points
  • A = 7 points
  • B = 6 points
  • C = 5 points
  • D = 4 points
  • E = 3 points
  • F = 2 points
  • G = 1 point


(GCSE short courses are worth half the score of a full GCSE. Applied GCSEs are equivalent to two single GCSEs, eg an Applied GCSE at Grade C is worth 10 GCSE points).

GNVQ Foundation Part 1 (Equivalent to two GCSEs)
  • Distinction = 8 points
  • Merit = 6 points
  • Pass = 4 points


GNVQ Intermediate Part 1 (Equivalent to two GCSEs)
  • Distinction = 14 points
  • Merit = 12 points
  • Pass = 10 points


Full GNVQ Intermediate (Equivalent to four GCSEs)
  • Distinction = 28 points
  • Merit = 24 points
  • Pass = 20 points


NVQs
NVQ Level 1 = 8 points. (NVQ Level 1 courses are equivalent to two GCSEs at Grade D and guarantee progression to NVQ Level 2 courses in the same subject area).

Certificates of Achievement
Up to 22 points will be awarded to students with Certificates of Achievement, for example AQA units, Compact 2000 and NPRA units. The Schools` Recruitment Team will inform you if you qualify.

IT - BTEC First Diploma

Price on request