IT Practititioner National Award

IT Practititioner National Award
This is a vocational course where students will learn about how software is created to solve business problems. Students will study both hardware and software development. The course is assessed through 6 units over two years at 5 hours per week.

What does the course involve?
Subjects studied in the first year will be communication and employability skills, computer systems and informations systems.

What will I study?
The BTEC National Award IT Practitioner course offers a vocational alternative to A level computing.

Each unit combines practical work on computers with theory lessons covering the underpinning concepts and knowledge. The units have been chosen to give students an opportunity to gain skills and knowledge in the field of software development. Students will learn how to programme in a high level language in order to solve a range of problems.

The National Award is an excellent qualification for students who are considering a career in the IT industry, but who want to keep their options open by studying other subjects as well. For students wishing to concentrate on IT then the National Certificate or National Diploma course may be more appropriate. For students wanting an end-user focus to their IT studies the Applied A level in ICT may be more appropriate.

Students receive a grade of Pass Merit or Distinction for each unit. A Distinction overall is equivalent to one 'A' level at grade 'A'.

The National Award is well established and well regarded by both employers and higher education institutions. Students who decide their future is in IT may go on to study the Foundation Degree in Computing offered by the college in association with Bath University or other degree courses.

How is the course assessed?

• Coursework
• Presentation

What else do I need to know?
How do I apply for this course?
This course is only available to students studying the IT Practitioners Certificate or Diploma, and only if recommended by the Lecturer.

What other costs are there?
Supplementary Costs
Band A (£0 - £50)
Exam Board = EDEXCEL

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