Higher Diploma in IT

Higher Diploma in IT
Higher Diploma in IT

Venue
Knightstone Campus

This course is designed to develop your academic and practical skills and knowledge of the continually changing use of technology in the business and commercial environment.

The topics you will study include:

· Technology systems
· Multimedia
· Project management
· Innovation skills
· Use of technology in business.

The course will also help develop your analytical, creative, problem-solving and interpersonal skills and open your mind to the possibilities technology offers to a variety of organisations and
businesses. During the course you will have the opportunity to achieve additional qualifications in English and Maths as well as specialist qualifications linked to the world of technology.

How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed continuously during the course through a range of assignments, work-related research and investigations. You will also be involved in designing and developing technology systems to solve real life business problems as part of project work with actual businesses.

AT A GLANCE
Duration
1 Year

Level
Level 2

Progression
On successful completion you may:

Progress to the Advanced Diploma in IT or the BTEC National Diploma for IT Practitioners.

Or

Start an Apprenticeship or Advanced Apprenticeship in IT.

Or

Enter a related career where your sound grounding of IT principles will be of benefit.

Achieving this course will give you the equivalent of 7 GCSEs
at grades A*-C.