Information And Communication Technology BTEC National Diploma
BTEC
In Salford
Description
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Type
BTEC
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Location
Salford
This course will ensure that students improve their skills and knowledge and are equipped to move on to further study or employment.
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Government funding available
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Course programme
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (BTEC National Diploma)
Why should I come to Pendleton College?
BTEC ICT students are taught by well qualified and experienced tutors who are keen to ensure that every student reaches their potential. This course will ensure that students improve their skills and knowledge and are equipped to move on to further study or employment.
What will I study?
A BTEC in ICT allows students to learn more about how ICT is used in the real world, whilst also allowing them to improve their practical skills. To achieve this qualification, students need to study a total of 12 units. This is through a combination of assignments, group work and individual work. The units include:
- Principles of Computer Networks
- Server Systems and Routers
- Networking Essentials
- Communication and Employability Skills for IT
- Computer Systems
- IT Technical Support
- Information Systems
What will I achieve?
Completion of this course results in the award of a BTEC National Diploma at Pass, Merit or Distinction grade. Students who study the two years can get between 240 and 80 UCAS points.
How is the course assessed?
The principal form of assessment is by coursework assignments, some of which are marked externally. There are no formal written exams in this course.
What else will I do?
The college offers a range of other IT based short courses. There are various trips organised by the college which include visits to universities, Euro Disney and Alton Towers.
Information And Communication Technology BTEC National Diploma