Course Guide 2017-18
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LEVEL 1<br />
INTRODUCTORY<br />
DIPLOMA IN IT<br />
LEVEL 2<br />
TECHNICAL<br />
DIPLOMA IN IT<br />
LEVEL 3<br />
90 CREDIT/EXTENDED<br />
DIPLOMA IN IT<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 1 YEAR<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 1 YEAR<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 1—2 YEARS<br />
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This course is for you if you are planning<br />
a career in IT or computing. As well as<br />
introducing you to the world of IT, this course<br />
will also develop the learning skills you need<br />
to be successful at Level 2 and beyond.<br />
UNITS<br />
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Being Organised<br />
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Developing a Personal Progression Plan<br />
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Working with Others<br />
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Researching a Topic<br />
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Using Digital Communication Technologies<br />
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Solving Technical IT Problem<br />
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Creating a Spreadsheet to Solve Problems<br />
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Creating a Website<br />
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Developing a Computer Program<br />
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Creating a Digital Animated Graphic<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
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Practical assessments<br />
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Written assignments<br />
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Project work<br />
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Exam in Functional Skills<br />
This course is for you if you want to learn<br />
how to use a variety of software packages,<br />
internet safety and setting up a PC. It will<br />
also improve your literacy and numeracy<br />
skills to level 2.<br />
UNITS<br />
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Website Development<br />
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Spreadsheets & Databases<br />
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Computer Graphics<br />
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Project Planning Using IT<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
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Project work<br />
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Exams<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
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2—4 GCSEs grade A* — D (including English<br />
and Maths, or Level 1 Functional Skills in<br />
English and Maths)<br />
or<br />
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BTEC Level 1 Diploma with Level 1<br />
Functional Skills in English and Maths<br />
This course is for you if you want to further<br />
develop your knowledge, skills and understanding<br />
of many different aspects of IT and computing<br />
including networking, application development<br />
and web design.<br />
UNITS<br />
Core Modules<br />
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Communication & Employability Skills<br />
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Computer Systems & Information Systems.<br />
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Network & System Support pathway will<br />
include units on:<br />
Optional Units<br />
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IT Technical Support<br />
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IT Systems Troubleshooting & Repair<br />
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Installing and Upgrading Software<br />
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Web Design & Web Development<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
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Practical assessments<br />
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Written assignments<br />
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Project work<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
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Entry 3 literacy<br />
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Entry 3 numeracy<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
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Progression onto the Level 2 Diploma in IT<br />
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Progression onto Level 2 Diploma<br />
in ICT Systems Support<br />
DID YOU<br />
KNOW<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
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Level 3 course such as BTEC Level 3<br />
or AQA Tech Level 3 course<br />
THE AVERAGE SALARY FOR A PROGRAMMER OR<br />
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER IS £46,000 PER ANNUM<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
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4 GCSEs grade A* — C (including English<br />
and Maths)<br />
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Students with full Level 2 vocational<br />
qualifications with an overall Merit/Distinction<br />
will be considered alongside 2 GCSEs grade A*<br />
— C in English and Maths<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
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Progress onto year 2 for the Extended<br />
Diploma<br />
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Employment in IT fields including software<br />
development, web design and development or<br />
networking and user support<br />
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COMPUTING & ICT<br />
ACTON | EALING | HAMMERSMITH | SOUTHALL
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