IT Practitioners (ICT Systems Support) - BTEC National Diploma

BTEC

In Preston

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Description

  • Type

    BTEC

  • Location

    Preston

This course is made up of 18 units (6 core units, 4 mandatory units 8 specialist units). These include: Language and communication. Computer systems. Business information systems. Introduction to software development. Communication technology. System analysis and design end user support. Networking project. Network design and administration. Data communications and networks

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Location

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Preston (Lancashire)
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St Vincent'S Road, PR2 8UR

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About this course

You will need to be aged 16 to 18 and have 35 GCSE points including Grade C or above in a relevant ICT related suject, or sucessful completion of the National Award for IT Practitioners (ICT Systems Support) with a minimum of Merit Grade. (Please see the `How to Apply` section on this leaflet, a copy of our school leaver prospectus, or visit the school leaver section of this website for more...

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IT Practitioners (ICT Systems Support) - BTEC National Diploma

Course ID:
PC65291

Academy:
Manufacturing

Introduction:
This BTEC National Diploma course, equivalent to three A Levels, will focus on a particular subject area and develop a range of specialist skills and knowledge.

Study Mode & Location:
This two year full-time course will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent`s Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.

Course Content:
This course is made up of 18 units (6 core units, 4 mandatory units 8 specialist units). These include:

  • Language and communication
  • Computer systems
  • Business information systems
  • Introduction to software development
  • Communication technology
  • System analysis and design end user support
  • Networking project
  • Network design and administration
  • Data communications and networks


Assessment:
Assessment is continuous and is based on the outcomes of projects and assignments, together with an integrated vocational assignment which draws on information from all units.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
Successful completion of this course will allow you to progress onto University Degrees, Foundation Degrees, HNCs or HNDs in subjects such as ICT systems support, computing, e-commerce, information technology (networking), or IT for practitioners. BTEC National Diplomas are valued by employers. Successful students may go into careers in many IT related disciplines as technicians and technical support personal. If you wanted to go straight in to employment you could get a job in computer networking, computer user support or as a helpdesk technician.

How To Apply
To apply for a course at Preston College you will need to complete and return a College application form. Application Forms are available in our school leaver prospectuses or we can send one out to you.

Work Out Your Point Score
You will need to let us know on your application form your predicted exam grades and your point score. To work out your point score, you must use the grades that you get for GCSE Maths and English Language, and then your next best 5 grades. At Preston College, the level of course you start on will depend upon your point score. Your grades are worth the following points:

GCSE Grades
  • A* = 8 points
  • A = 7 points
  • B = 6 points
  • C = 5 points
  • D = 4 points
  • E = 3 points
  • F = 2 points
  • G = 1 point


(GCSE short courses are worth half the score of a full GCSE. Applied GCSEs are equivalent to two single GCSEs, eg an Applied GCSE at Grade C is worth 10 GCSE points).

GNVQ Foundation Part 1 (Equivalent to two GCSEs)
  • Distinction = 8 points
  • Merit = 6 points
  • Pass = 4 points


GNVQ Intermediate Part 1 (Equivalent to two GCSEs)
  • Distinction = 14 points
  • Merit = 12 points
  • Pass = 10 points


Full GNVQ Intermediate (Equivalent to four GCSEs)
  • Distinction = 28 points
  • Merit = 24 points
  • Pass = 20 points


NVQs
NVQ Level 1 = 8 points. (NVQ Level 1 courses are equivalent to two GCSEs at Grade D and guarantee progression to NVQ Level 2 courses in the same subject area).

Certificates of Achievement
Up to 22 points will be awarded to students with Certificates of Achievement, for example AQA units, Compact 2000 and NPRA units. The Schools` Recruitment Team will inform you if you qualify.

Requirement
You will need to be aged 16 to 18 and have 35 GCSE points including Grade C or above in a relevant ICT related suject, or sucessful completion of the National Award for IT Practitioners (ICT Systems Support) with a minimum of Merit Grade. (Please see the `How to Apply` section on this leaflet, a copy of our school leaver prospectus, or visit the school leaver section of this website for more details).

IT Practitioners (ICT Systems Support) - BTEC National Diploma

Price on request