BTEC Introductory Certificate for IT at Work (Level 1)

There are four units to be covered on this course which leads to the award of BTEC INTRODUCTORY CERTIFICATE. Each unit is assessed by a portfolio of practical work which the student builds up over the year.

STARTING WORK IN THE IT INDUSTRY
You will be able to explore a variety of jobs that are available in the IT sector and see how different jobs are needed to run IT systems, design websites and support IT users. You will also begin to understand what skills and training are needed for particular jobs. You will also find out about the different types of organisations that employ IT specialists and also develop an understanding of the relationship between the lifestyle you choose and the job that you may want to do.

DEVELOPING SKILLS IN IT
You will learn to use the basic functions of a computer and to understand its operating system in a business context. You will develop an understanding of the IT desktop environment and will have the opportunity to learn how to work with a computer and printer, how to organise files and how to manipulate windows.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
This unit is designed to provide you with the knowledge and confidence to manage your money by looking at how money is earned and developing personal budgeting skills.

IT APPLICATIONS
You will learn how to use IT applications including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software. You will use these skills to produce documents, reports and presentation packs targeted at specific audiences. You will learn about conventional layout procedures, and how to integrate images, charts and graphs into documents.

Confident students will also be encouraged to take the KEY SKILLS units, including INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.

Duration

ONE YEAR COURSE

ONE DAY PER WEEK

UNIT-BASED

APPLIED PRACTICAL WORK

TUITION FEES

2009 Academic Year - ALL FEES PAYABLE IN ADVANCE

(BTEC, NC, NVQ) International Students £1800 per term (3 months)
Industrial Students £5400 per year