BTEC Introductory Diploma in IT at Work

BTEC Introductory Diploma in IT at Work

Course Code: FL0027MQ/1A
Category: Computing & IT
Centre: Beaufort Road
Start Date: 07/09/2010
Times: Full-time
Duration: 1 year
Fee: £250
This course is free for school leavers (Aged 16-18)

Course Content: This course is designed for students who wish to gain a hands-on appreciation of ICT. The course will give you an understanding of how computers work and are used in business and industry. The course, which is equivalent to four GCSEs, requires you to complete a total of eight units:

Core units

· Starting Work in the IT Industry

· Working in the IT Industry

· Developing IT Skills

2 Personal skills units

· Personal Effectiveness

· Social Responsibility at Work

· Financial Management

3 Optional units

· PC Systems

· Using the Internet

· IT Applications

· Digital Devices

As part of your course you will also enter the Skills for Life programme. This will give you the opportunity to improve your Maths and English starting at a level that you feel comfortable with.

Special Features: All students will have access to up to date IT facilities as well as Learning Box (our Virtual Learning environment) and unlimited support and advice from staff. Classes are made up of individual and group work, practical demonstrations, visits and DVDs. You will be assessed by way of assignments given throughout the year some of which are set by Edexcel.

Course Format: A variety of teaching methods are used including individual and group work studying software applications, practical demonstrations, videos and visits.

Progression: Successful completion of the BTEC Intro Diploma would enable you to progress to the BTEC First ICT Practitioners