Part Time Computing Level 4

Computing BTEC (Edexcel) Higher National Certificate

Level: Level 4

Course content:
This intensive one year course is designed for those who wish to update their knowledge and skills or change careers in preparation for employment positions as Computing specialists. It also provides an effective base for those who wish to further their studies to degree level. Students who do well on the course can be fast tracked to the second year of the degree course offered by the college, or at other institutions.
This course gives you broad-based skills for working with computers in a commercial/technical environment.
Units covered include:
- Visual Programming
-System Analysis
-Computer Platforms
-Database Concepts (Computing)
-Project Management
-Information Systems
-Personal Skills Development
-Web Design

Course Structure:
The course consists of ten individual units of study, taught over two semesters. Each specialist unit is led by a tutor with expertise in that area. Nine units are taught and the tenth is an individual project completed by the student.

Course resources:
The college provides a full range of computing facilities. All students have access to our fully equipped state of the art learning centre. This included free internet access.

Assessment:
There are a range of assessment methods, including assignments, project work, and at least one asseement which evaluates the students skills outside the formal examination setting.

Next step:
A degree (usually starting in the second year), or into work. A student with an HNC in Computing would be suited for work in Application Programming, Systems Analysis or Computer Support.

How to apply:
Call the HE Administrator for an application pack and further details: 020 8918 7137.

Fees Info
If you are studying for a Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma qualification the rules regarding tuition fees have now changed, and you may have to pay for your own tuition fees. For further details please seeEquivalent or Lower Qualifications (ELQs) and Tuition Fees on our higher education fees information page.Materials costs:
£60 for computer and stationery consumables

When and Where

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  This course is: Part time day
  
  Length: 1 year
  
  Start Date: September
  
  Campus: Tooting Centre
  
  Course Code: N/A
  
  Tuition Fees: Please ask
  How to apply