Full Time C&G Diploma for IT Practitioners

Full Time C&G Diploma for IT Practitioners

Course Description:
This e-Quals practitioner qualification has been developed specifically for IT Professionals. It is nationally recognised and ideal if you want a career as a systems support technician. E-Quals is also ideal for gaining recognition for skills you already have.

The Level 2 Diploma for IT Practitioners will include units dealing with:

• Maintaining IT Equipment and Systems
• Customer Support
• Install and Configure ICT Equipment and Operating Systems
• Install, Configure and Maintain Software
• System Monitering
• Databases

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:
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 which will include CV, Qualifications and evidence of work using IT.

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:
Assessment is by completion of six practical assessments graded 'Pass' to 'Distinciton' and one online multiple choice exam. Assessment of Key Skills is by portfolio work and online exam.

On completion of this qualification, students may progress into employment or to the following C&G qualifications:

• Level 3 Advanced Diploma for IT Practitioners
• C&G Level 2 NVQ for ICT Practitioners.

Duration:
One year.

Location:
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.