Foundation Degree in Networking and Business Support

Level : Higher Education

· Qualification Name : Foundation Degree in Networking and Business Support

· Qualification Type : Foundation Degree

· Awarding Body : Leeds Metropolitan University

· Duration : 2 years

· Start Date : September 2010

· Start Time : tbc

· End Time : tbc

· Course Fees : £ 1285 per year. The fee quoted is for guidance only and will be confirmed at enrolment. Students may be eligible for funding through Student Finance England. Www.studentfinance.direct.gov.uk.

· Venue : Calderdale College

· Academic Department : Health, Well Being & Business

· Course Overview: · The IT industry has changed significantly over the past few years with rapid advances in hardware and software systems, and these changes have brought new demand for a particular type of IT professional�someone who is able to support an organisation�s network and the applications that rely on it. If you aspire to a career in IT support or if you are already working in an IT role and want to upgrade your qualifications and your earnings potential, then this Foundation degree can provide you with the skills, knowledge and other attributes that organisations are currently demanding from IT support staff. In addition the course also gives you the option of gaining a valuable CNNA industry standard qualification to further boost your personal profile and give you the competitive edge in the job market. The course comprises subjects that reflect the working environment of ICT support giving you the knowledge, understanding and skills to be able to confidently offer IT support to end-users in a range of IT settings. You will develop technical skills to support an IT infrastructure as well as planning and management skills to enable you, as a technician, to offer a high quality of service within an organisation. The course also reflects the requirements of the CCNA Discovery program and optionally you can register and take the required examinations alongside your Foundation Degree. Modules include: CCNA based units Database Systems Computer Systems Website Development End User Support Personal Development Planning Work-related Learning

Entry Requirements: · A level 3 qualification in ICT or computing and GCSE Maths at grade C or above. Mature applicants with appropriate experience will be considered individually. All applications are subject to a successful interview.