HNC In Computing and Software Development

You will normally need to have at least one of the following:

• a BTEC National Diploma in an appropriate area with a recommendation from the course leader.
• an AVCE/GNVQ in an appropriate vocational area
• a GCE A Level profile which demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or an adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at level A-C
• other related Level 3 qualifications
• an Access to Higher Education Certificate
• related work experience
• For international students, IELTS (or equivalent) score of 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each unit
• A successful interview

All candidates must present evidence of academic work.

In addition to the above, it is essential that the candidate demonstrates evidence of competencies in technical skills deemed directly relevant to Software Engineering.

More mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience (paid and/or unpaid), technical competencies and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector.

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
The BTEC Higher National Diploma are a specialist vocational programme with a strong work related element at HND level, which is included as one of the 2nd year units. The qualification provides a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in the sector with national recognition by employers allowing progression direct into employment or to degree.

It is a franchised award; the awarding body is the University of Chichester (UC). Furthermore it also allows students to achieve the full CCNA qualification (Cisco Certified Network Associate), a vocational qualification widely recognized through the software and networking industry.

HOW WILL I LEARN?
The Isle of Wight College is considered to be in the top 10% in the country and subsequently is highly focused upon the use of highly appropriate and engaging methods of learning. The assignments set will be based around realistic scenarios supported by realistic tasks and projects.

HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?

Each unit is internally assessed and graded by lecturers. Grades awarded are Pass, Merit or Distinction. The overall grade awarded for this qualification is Pass/Fail.

WHAT CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO?
A key progression path for BTEC Higher National Diploma learners is to the second or third year of a degree or honours degree programme, depending on the match of the BTEC Higher National units to the degree programme in question. Alternatively, successful candidates can enter employment or undertake further more specialist study.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?
The HNC (H1) course is made up of the following 8 units. Those underlined are taken in year 2.

• Visual Programming Fundamentals
• Visual Programming Development
• Visual Basic Enterprise Development
• CCNA 1 Networking Basics
• CCNA2 Routers and Routing Basics
• CCNA 3 Switching Basics & Intermediate Routers
• CCNA4 WAN Technologies
• Web Development

The HND (H2) course includes the H1 units (as detailed above) and the following units. Those underlined are taken in year 2.

• Data Analysis & Design
• Data Analysis and Design
• Programming Concepts
• OO Programming
• Systems Analysis
• Software Development Project (double weighted)
• Work Experience

WHAT ABOUT PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION?

The BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing have been developed with career progression and recognition by professional bodies in mind. Learners possessing an HNC/D in computing and a number of years (usually between 3-5 years) of post HNC/D experience in the IT or computing industry are able to apply for Associate Membership of the British Computer Society.

HND full time

Duration: Diploma 2 years full time (3 days a week plus work experience in the last year)

Tuition fees 2010-11 academic year £2,507+ registration fees

HNC part time

Duration: Certificate 2 years part time (1 day a week)

Type of Study :: Course Duration :: Course reference number :: Start Date :: Tutorial Fees :: Material Fees :: Exam Fees
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