IT Support Practitioner

Course Content

Award:
City & Guilds 7266

What's it all about?:
Are you interested in computer technology? Are you patient and persistent? Are you good at working with your hands? Do you work quickly and efficiently? We'll develop your thirst for computer and microcomputer knowledge. Our course is a fantastic grounding in the subject and allows you practice the key skills you'll need to become a competent and thorough computer technician, who can support non-technical computer users.

Progression:
You can progress on to a level 3 course such as BTEC National Diploma Media Production (Games Development), BTEC National Diploma IT Practioners or Access to HE Compuer Studies, all offered at the College.

Entry Requirements:
In our experience in order to be successful on this level of course you will need one of the following:
• four GCSEs at grades D-F (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 course
• successful completion of the E2E/Prince's Trust course
• equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration: 26 weeks

Business Benefits:
This course will give students technician level training.

Course Overview
What does the course involve?:

This course is delivered in conjunction with the foundation level City & Guilds 7266-01 Level 1 Certificate for IT Users. The course provides the foundation knowledge and skills required to work as a computer technician. You will carry out practical assignments and develop confidence in preparation to work on computer and microcomputer systems. There is also an opportunity to attempt adult literacy or numeracy external assessments.

When can I study?:
Various days and times

Are there any exams?:
Assessment is by assignments and on-line multi choice tests.
Course Facts

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Start Date:
21 September 2010

End Date:
17 May 2011

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£500 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 £125.00 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £125.00 per year

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
Intermediate

Course Code:
CRW

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.