System Support NVQ 1

Qualification Name:NVQ For IT Practitioners (Level 1)
Course Name:System Support NVQ 1
Course Code:BTQP
Centre:Willesden
Applies to:Adults and International Students
Availability:Part Time Day (Thursday 9.00 16.00)

Who is this course for?
Anyone interested in entering the IT industry as a System Support Engineer

What are the entry requirements?
You will need basic computing skills for this course.
After applying you will have an interview to determine which course is suitable for your needs and abilities.

• Minimum Literacy Level: Entry 3

You can read longer pieces of writing and understand the main ideas without help. You can write longer pieces of writing of 100 words or more.
• Minimum Numeracy Level: Entry 2

You can work with numbers, symbols, and simple diagrams. You can add and subtract simple numbers and use simple fractions. You can use money, tell the time, measure things and know about squares, triangles and rectangles.

What qualification will I receive?
NVQ level 1 System Support

Where can it lead?
This can lead to further studies at NVQ Level 2

What will I study?
You will study Unit 111: Fundamentals of Computing Systems and Customer Care; Unit 102: Dismantle, Assemble, install and maintain Desktop Computing Systems.

How will I be taught?
The main part of this course involves practical work. Some units involve setting up individual PCs and networks. Other units focus on finding faults and repairing them. You are expected to access our VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) to access some of the learning materials provided for this course.

How will I be assessed?
Each unit is assessed via your assignment by City and Guilds.

What support is available while I am on the course?
Support is offered through the workshop which will back up the theory work each week and will prepare you for the assessments.

What will it cost?
Full Time Overseas FeesUp to £880*
UK Home FeesUp to £405*
Age under 19 on 31st August of the year you start your course? Study forFREE.

On income-based benefit? You could study for only £30.

Cost & Availability - Please be aware that certain courses are not subject to concessions.