Full Time Information Technology - The New Diploma (Advanced Level)
Vocational qualification
In Huntingdon
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Location
Huntingdon
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Duration
2 Years
During your course you will study seven areas relevant to the IT industry: Potential of Technology. Understanding Organisations. Professional Development. Creating Technology Solutions. Multimedia and Digital Projects. Managing Technology Systems. Making Projects Successful Generic Learning. Functional Skills. Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (as part of student work). 10 Days Work Experience. Extended Project Additional and Specialist Learning - this is an additional single subject or course to provide depth and breadth to the course. The student may be able to choose a non-IT or an IT subject. This will usually be a BTEC National Award.
Important information
Government funding available
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About this course
By interview or 5 GCSEs grade A*-C
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Course programme
Course Code :DIP 2
Is this course for you
The Advanced Diploma provides an excellent grounding in technology, including how to analyse business problems and how to design and run technology systems that help organisations and individuals. There is a particular emphasis on learning how to communicate and operate professionally in a modern business environment. The Advanced IT Diploma is designed to appeal to students who seek a richer educational experience than a purely classroom-based course. This Diploma will provide students with knowledge and experience in IT and see what is relevant for employment or for Higher Education.
Duration
2 years
What will you study
During your course you will study seven areas relevant to the IT industry: Potential of Technology * Understanding Organisations * Professional Development * Creating Technology Solutions * Multimedia and Digital Projects * Managing Technology Systems * Making Projects Successful Generic Learning * Functional Skills * Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (as part of student work) * 10 Days Work Experience * Extended Project Additional and Specialist Learning - this is an additional single subject or course to provide depth and breadth to the course. The student may be able to choose a non-IT or an IT subject. This will usually be a BTEC National Award.
How will you be assessed
By assignments and exams which are completed throughout the year at the end of each unit and a project.
What can you do after course
You could continue on to a University of your choice, or gain employment and continue here on the Dip HE Computer Science.
Additional information
The Advanced Diploma is equivalent to 3.5 A Levels.
Full Time Information Technology - The New Diploma (Advanced Level)