Full Time Computing and IT NQ

Computing and IT NQ
The SCQF Level 5 course further improves and develops skills already gained, or is an ideal starting point if you already hold a good selection of standard grades (including Computing). You will also continue to develop personal and employability skills to better prepare you for either a higher education course or employment opportunities in computing and IT.

The course consists of the City and Guilds Diploma for IT Users which is made up of IT Principles 2, Designing and Creating Databases, Designing and Creating Presentations and Combining Applications to Present Information.

It also contains some SQA Units in Software Development, Hardware and Systems, Computer Networking, Digital Media and Web Page Creation as well as core skills of Numeracy, Communication and Working with Others.

Further Study/Employment
After successful completion of this course you may progress to HNC Information Technology, HNC Computing or HNC Networking or pursue trainee employment opportunities in computing and IT.

Course Details

Duration: 1 year full time or 1 year part time

SCQF: Level 5