ICT Diploma

ICT Diploma

Qualification: 2 year course

Course type: Level 3 (advanced)

Entry requirements:
One of the following:

• A Foundation Diploma/Higher Diploma in ICT
• A BTEC First in a related subject
• At least five GCSEs at grade A*-C, including English Language

Head of Department: ICT Staff

Course assessment:
All units are internally assessed other than 'Making Projects Successful'.

What can this course offer me?
Students studying the Diploma in Information Technology will learn how to come up with creative solutions and to plan and deliver successful IT projects. The Diploma will open doors for all students in the technology-enabled world.

The Diploma in Information Technology is built around three core themes:

• Business - how organisations work and the role technology can play
• People - how to work well with other people
• Technology - how to create technology solutions

What will I learn?
Students will study the following units:

• The Potential of Technology - how technology has affected society, organisations and individuals, with particular attention to the use of the internet and mobile communications
• Understanding Organisations - different types of businesses and sectors and the professions within them Professional Development - skills needed to operate effectively in a business environment
• Creating Technology Solutions - understanding of design principles, data analysis and programming basics
• Managing Technology Solutions - configure and manage a small scale technology system for business use
• Multimedia and Digital Projects - evaluate different multimedia projects and create your own
• Making Projects Successful - gain some of the skills needed to become an effective Project Manager

What Makes a good ICT student?
Which other courses link well with this subject?
The diploma is a full time course but there is the opportunity to take an additional AS/A level alongside the diploma.

Future Opportunities
Further studies at college or university or further training and employment.

Is there anything else I need to know?