IT Practitioners BTEC National Award

BTEC

In Brecon

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Description

  • Type

    BTEC

  • Location

    Brecon (Wales)

  • Duration

    11 Months

BTEC National Awards are designed to provide specialist work-related qualifications in a range of sectors. They have been designed to provide a preparation for employment and/or to provide career development opportunities for those already in work. They also provided a recognised pathway to Higher Education.

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Location

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Brecon (Powys)
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Penlan, LD3 9SR

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About this course

You will generally need four relevant GCSEs at grade C or above or an appropriate NVQ Level 2, BTEC First Diploma or Intermediate GNVQ with a satisfactory grade. Mature students are welcome to apply without formal qualifications but subject to a satisfactory interview and the outcome of initial guidance.

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Course programme


Start Date: September 2010

End Date: July 2011

Venue: Coleg Powys Brecon

Tutor: Karen Perkins

Who is this course for? BTEC National Awards are designed to provide specialist work-related qualifications in a range of sectors. They have been designed to provide a preparation for employment and/or to provide career development opportunities for those already in work. They also provided a recognised pathway to Higher Education.

Previous knowledge required: You will generally need four relevant GCSEs at grade C or above or an appropriate NVQ Level 2, BTEC First Diploma or Intermediate GNVQ with a satisfactory grade. Mature students are welcome to apply without formal qualifications but subject to a satisfactory interview and the outcome of initial guidance.

What will I study? The BTEC National Award for IT Practitioners is a 6 unit qualification. Each Award comprises 3 common core units and 3 specialist units. The Core Units are: Computer Systems, Communication and Employability Skills for IT. Specialist units are selected from a range and may include; Principles of Computer Networks, IT Systems, Troubleshooting and Repair, Advance Spreadsheet Skills, Website Production & Management.

What else will I do? Students will also study the National Award in Interactive Media which includes the following units: Research Techniques for the Media Industries, Pre-Production Techniques and Web Animation. It may also be possible to study OCN units in Digital Photography, Image Editing and/or GCSE Maths or English.

How will I be assessed? Assessment is through coursework only for the main qualification.

What will I achieve? BTEC National Award for IT Practitioners (equivalent to 1 A level) and the National Award in Interactive Media.

What can I do afterwards? For more information about our other courses in this field, please enquire.

Materials required: No specific materials or equipment are required for this course.

Additional information about this course: If you would like more detailed information, please enquire.

IT Practitioners BTEC National Award

Price on request