Computing: Technical Support HND (SCQF level 8)

Glasgow College of Nautical Studies

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In Glasgow

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    Course

  • Location

    Glasgow (Scotland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This new HND course teaches you skills that are in demand in many support roles in the IT industry, including desktop support and systems administration. The basics of computer networking are covered, as well as how the components of a computer function. Ethical hacking has been introduced as a new unit and you will also learn about the importance of legal issues within the IT Industry.City of Glasgow College has an excellent track record for students entering computing competitions for World Skills UK and students may have an opportunity to develop themselves further by entering these competitions.

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Glasgow (Glasgow City)
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21 Thistle Street, G5 9XB

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Subjects

  • Computing
  • Industry
  • Systems
  • Hacking

Course programme

  • Two appropriate Highers and three Intermediate 2 courses (including at least one from Computing or Information Systems); OR

  • Two Highers and three Standard Grades at Credit Level; OR

  • Two Highers and three National 5 qualifications; OR

  • A national qualification at SCQF Level 6 in a related subject (such as Digital Media Computing, Computing: Technical Support or Software Development); OR

  • Other equivalent qualifications or experience.


This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 8. For more information on the framework visit: /the-framework/.


  • A Basic Introduction to Software Development using Visual Basic.

  • Learning How to Work in a Team to Manage a Project.

  • Understanding the Legal Issues Surrounding the IT Industry.

  • Building and Maintaining a PC.

  • How to Troubleshoot a Range of Hardware Problems.

  • How to Install and Configure Windows 7 and Administer Server 2008.

  • Introduction to Ethical Hacking.

  • Introduction to Unix OS.

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Computing: Technical Support HND (SCQF level 8)

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