Full time I.T. at Work Introductory Diploma

I.T. at Work Introductory Diploma
This course is a practical, hands-on programme taught in the context of real jobs within a vocational area. It gives you the chance to explore the opportunities offered in that area and acquire appropriate vocational skills.

Course Content:
Subjects studied will include:

• Starting work in the IT industry
*
• Working in the IT industry
*
• Developing skills in IT
• PC systems
• Financial management

* Assessed by an 'Integrated Vocational Assignment'. Optional subjects studied include:

• Using the internet
• IT applications

Additionally you may have the opportunity to study GCSE English and/or Mathematics.

Awarding body:
Edexcel.
Attendance Requirements:
Full-time. Details regarding expected course timetable and attendance will be given at interview, if available.

Entry Requirements:

• Applicants will normally hold GCSEs at level E and F or an Entry Certificate in Skills for Working Life or an equivalent qualification
• Applicants should have an appropriate standard of literacy and numeracy and related interests

Entry Process:
All applicants will be invited to an interview with the tutor, allowing you to find out more and check that the course is the best option for you. Interviews normally take place between January and September of the year in which the course starts.

Assessment:
Internal assessments are set and marked by College staff. The integrated vocational assignment is an externally set and marked assignment.

Progression Routes:
Progression to a Level 2 qualification, such as the BTEC First Diploma for IT Practitioners. Alternatively you may choose to change to a vocational area such as Travel and Tourism or Business Studies.

Career Options:
Employment is possible at a junior level in a variety of related occupations. CIDMVENG

Motor Vehicle Engineering Introductory Diploma

1

Further Education

Engineering Motor Vehicle

The course provides you with the opportunity to build your confidence, as well as a broad introduction to the industries, developing your understanding of the relevant practical skills and underpinning knowledge needed in this field of work. You could progress onto one of the Level 2 courses offered. Functional skills of English, Maths and ICT are a key part of this course.

Entry Requirements:

• Applicants should have GCSEs at grades E or F or
• Entry Certificate in Skills for Working Life or an equivalent qualification
• An appropriate standard of literacy and numeracy and related interests

Entry Process:
All applicants will be invited to an interview with the tutor, allowing you to find out more and check that the course is the best option for you. Interviews normally take place between January and September of the year in which the course starts.

Fees

Year : Description : Under 19 : Over 19 & on benefits : Over 19 : Overseas
09/10 : Tuition : £0.00 : £0.00 : £700.00 : £5,800.00
09/10 : Material : £25.00 : £25.00 : £25.00 : £25.00
09/10 : Exams : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00
09/10 : Trips : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00
09/10 : Kit : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00
Fees subject to change please enquire on application. For courses lasting more than one year, please note that the fees given above are for the first year only. Similar fees will be due for each subsequent year of the course and will be subject to an inflationary increase on the first year fees.

Sessions

Year : Full or Part-time : Level : Start date : End date : Day : Start time : End time
09/10 : FT : Further Education : 14/9/2009 : 3/7/2010 : : N/A : N/A