IT Practitioners (Software Development) - BTEC National Diploma

BTEC

In Preston

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Description

  • Type

    BTEC

  • Location

    Preston

On this course you will study and develop the skills needed to progress in the IT industry. You will study a range of modules which include: Website Production and Management. Digital Graphics and Computers. Human Computer Interaction. Computer Systems. Advanced Spreadsheet Skills. Advanced Database Skills. E-Commerce. Client Side Customisation of Web Page. Communication Technology. Developing Computer.

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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

Students aged 16-18 will need 35 GCSE points to access this course. (Please see â€-How to apply' section on this leaflet, a copy of our school leaver prospectus, or visit the school leaver section of the website for more details. You will also have an individual assessment and interview before being allowed to join this course.

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IT Practitioners (Software Development) - BTEC National Diploma

Course ID:
PC68686

Academy:
Maths, Science and ICT

Introduction:
A BTEC National Diploma is a practical, work-related course valued by employers and higher education institutions. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. This course is equivalent to three A -Levels and is suitable for those wishing to develop academic skills and qualifications in this area. If you enjoyed science and maths at school, then this course is ideal as the disciplines are closely linked.

Study Mode & Location:
This is two year Advanced Level course will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St.Vincents Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.

Course Content:
On this course you will study and develop the skills needed to progress in the IT industry. You will study a range of modules which include:

  • Website Production and Management
  • Digital Graphics and Computers
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Computer Systems
  • Advanced Spreadsheet Skills
  • Advanced Database Skills
  • E-Commerce
  • Client Side Customisation of Web Page
  • Communication Technology
  • Developing Computer Games
  • Information Systems
  • Communication and Employability skills for IT
  • IT systems Analysis and Design
  • Event driven programming
  • Computer animation
  • Organisational Systems Security
  • Impact of the Use of IT on Business Systems
  • IT Project


Assessment:
This course is continually assessed through assignments.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to progress to higher education courses in computing, e-business, software engineering and/ or may lead to employment in system analysis and design, software engineering and computing.

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.

IT Practitioners (Software Development) - BTEC National Diploma

Price on request