National Diploma for IT Practitioners (General)

National Diploma for IT Practitioners (General)

This course will lead to specialism in: IT and business systems, software design and development, and computer games development. You will develop knowledge, understanding and practical skills in the fields of ICT, web design and e-commerce, data communication, and expert systems computing. This BTEC National Diploma is a specialist qualification that focuses on particular aspects of employment within the sector and is equivalent to three A Levels. It provides the underpinning knowledge and understanding for IT practitioners or technicians in employment who would like to obtain a Level 3 qualification.

What will I be doing?
You will study a range of subjects, including:

• database management systems
• language and communications
• systems analysis and design
• computer systems
• e-commerce
• introduction to software development
• business IT project
• mathematics for IT practitioners
• website development
• human computer interaction
• computer games development
• organisational systems security

How will I be assessed?
There are eighteen units which are internally assessed and then externally moderated by the Edexcel examination board.

Where do I go from here?
You will have the option to go directly into employment within the IT industry or go to university.

Entry requirements
Four GCSEs at grade C

Course Duration
2 Years