Full Time BTEC Diploma in IT

Full Time BTEC First Diploma for IT Practitioners

Course Description:
The Edexcel Level 2 BTEC First Diploma is a qualification comprising core and specialist units which cover aspects of knowledge, understanding and competency necessary for employment within the IT sector. This programme will also enable students, if they wish, to progress onto a Level 3 BTEC National qualification.

This qualification consists of units such as:

• Using ICT to Present Information
• Introduction to Computer Systems
• Customising Applications Software
• Website Development
• Database Software
• Spreadsheet Software
• Doing Business on-line

An important element of this programme is the tutorial programme which offers support and guidance to the group and to individuals throughout their study.

Students will also develop skills in Communications, Application of Number and IT at a level appropriate to their own needs.

Level:
2

Course Type:
Full Time

Entry Requirements:
Students will be expected to successfully pass an assignment in the first four weeks of term in order to continue on the course.

Assessment and Progression:
Coursework is assessed continually during the year. Assessment is by grading from 'Pass' to 'Distinction'.

Assessment of Key Skills is by portfolio work and online exam.

Following on from this course you will be able to apply for the BTEC National for IT Practitioners subject to successful completion of the course with a minimum of 75 points and a satisfactory end of year report.

Duration:
This is a one year full time course starting in September.

Location:
Lincoln
Newark

Fees:
Students on a full-time course of 12.5 hours a week who are aged under 19 on 31 August are entitled to free tuition and no exam fees provided they are European Union Citizens.

Entry Requirement:
Qualifications equivalent to 4 GCSEs at grade D or E. Preferably the 4 GCSEs should include maths or English. Candidates without in Maths and English should have alternative formal qualifications in Maths and English. IT user qualifications and knowledge of computer hardware and Microsoft operating systems including MSDOS, would be an advantage. All applications will lead to a formal interview where all interviewees will need to provide evidence of previous IT knowledge and skills in the form of a portfolio and complete a course related task.