IT (Level 2)

Course Content

Award:
National Certificate - OCR

What's it all about?:
With skills in Information Communication Technology, and the understanding of how to apply them, IT professionals form a major part of the support system in any successful organisation today. Companies are very selective, and now expect their IT employees to not only possess technical but interpersonal and team working skills too; especially in the areas of communication and problem solving. Our course will set you up with the basics from which you can either join a company at trainee level or progress further in your studies.

Progression:
You will develop skills, knowledge and understanding that will prepare you for entry into employment at trainee level or be able to progress to a level 3 BTEC national award/diploma course at the College.

Entry Requirements:
In our experience in order to be successful on this level of programme you will need one of the following:

• four GCSEs at grades D-G (including English and Maths)
• A BTEC foundation diploma in a related subject
• an NVQ Level 1/technical certificate in a related subject
• successful completion of the Gateway/Newstart programme
• Successful completion of the E2E. Prince's Trust programmes
• equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration: One year Course Overview
What does the course involve?:

Units studied include:

*webpage creation

*digital imaging

*desktop publishing

*ICT hardware,software and support.

When can I study?:
Various days and times

Are there any exams?:
Assessment will include projects, assignments, case studies and other coursework. There is also a requirement to complete key skills at level 2 and a sustainability unit.
Course Facts

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Start Date:
10 September 2010

End Date:
28 June 2011

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£1100 If you are receiving certain benefits, you may only have to pay a material fee.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £275.00 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £275.00 per year

Material Fees:
£160

Level:
Intermediate

Course Code:
JIT

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.