IT Advanced Diploma Level 3

IT Advanced Diploma Level 3
Exam Board: EDEXCEL NCS course code: FDITPAP
Aim A 1 year course that develops your technical, design and business skills particularly in the area of computing.
Content You will be expected to:
· Assess the contribution of technology in the current global business environment, with a particular focus on the transformational effect of the internet and mobile communications
· Evaluate differences in companies' organisational structures and styles, with particular reference to the impact of technology
· Communicate and operate effectively in the business environment, including demonstration use of English and Maths to the standards required in the professional workplace, and developing the capability to creating compelling business cases
· Demonstrate a solid grasp of technology fundamentals, including design principles, data modelling, programming basics and security by designing, developing and testing technology solutions that deliver identified business benefits
· Develop a project-based approach to developing contemporary digital media solutions that demonstrate understanding of business requirements, technical competence and awareness of audience needs
· Develop the capability to manage small-scale live technology system operations to meet a customer's business requirements, including systems availability, technical problem solving and change management
· Identify key factors in the success or failure of projects and develop high quality project plans relevant to realist work environments
· Demonstrate holistic understanding across the Diploma programme, and effective inter-personal skills including team working, critical analysis and problem solving, self-management, creative thinking and reflective learning.

In addition, you will also undertake Additional or Specialist learning to complement the above Generic and Principle Learning content.

Progression/career opportunities
Successful completion of this course would enable progression into a business environment or the opportunity of HE study.

Screening
Students will also be screened (in the College) and must achieve literacy and numeracy at the level appropriate to the course.