BTEC First Level 2 Diploma for Information and Communication Technology ICT Practitioners

BTEC

In Newport

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Description

  • Type

    BTEC

  • Location

    Newport

  • Duration

    1 Year

Facilities

Location

Start date

Newport (Isle of Wight)
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College, Medina Way,, PO30 5TA

Start date

On request

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  • Technology

Course programme

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

You need to have gained a standard of literacy and numeracy supported by at least 4 GCSEs, 2 at Grade C and 2 at Grade D.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?
The BTEC First Diploma for IT Practitioners seven-unit qualification. The course is made up of three compulsory core units that are common across all titles and common core units also taken by all students. It also consists of specialist units, which allows students a choice between either software development or system support. It introduces you to the employment area you have chosen and provides a good basis to go into a more advanced work-related qualification.

UNIT STRUCTURE

The programme is being revised for the 2010 & 2011 delivery and details of the units of study are still being confirmed. The core units, to be studied by all learners, are set currently to be:

1. Working in the IT Industry

2. Communicating in the IT Industry

3. Computer Systems

PREPARING FOR WORK

Provision will be made within the program to allow for work experience for all learners. This placement will be arranged by the learners and will not have to be within an IT environment specifically.

HOW WILL I LEARN?
This unit is offered in conjunction with 2 core Key Skills. These qualifications aim to develop skills valued by employers.

HOW IS IT STUDIED?

This qualification is based around academic and practical tasks, and will involve significant hands on experience in the college's well equipped hardware and networking labs.

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?

All units are assessed by assignment rather than examination, except where vendor units may require a formal test.

WHAT CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO?
The Level 2 Diploma prepares you for employment and provides a good grounding to go onto a more advanced course such as:
  • BTEC National Diploma (Level 3)
  • BTEC National Award (Level 3)
Progression to other qualifications will require that the learner achieve the First Diploma to a standard set by the area being applied for.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

All students will formally develop skills in English, Maths and ICT as part of the course.

The Isle of Wight College is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of its activities.

Type of Study :: Course Duration :: Course reference number :: Start Date :: Tutorial Fees :: Material Fees :: Exam Fees
full time 1 year CP777 September 2010 TBC TBC TBC

BTEC First Level 2 Diploma for Information and Communication Technology ICT Practitioners

Price on request