Course Guide 2017-18
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LEVEL 3<br />
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA<br />
IN VIRTUAL &<br />
AUGMENTED REALITY<br />
LEVEL 2<br />
DIPLOMA IN ICT<br />
SYSTEMS SUPPORT<br />
LEVEL 3<br />
DIPLOMA IN ICT<br />
SYSTEMS & PRINCIPLES<br />
FOR IT PROFESSIONALS<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 2 YEARS<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 1 YEAR<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 1 YEAR<br />
H<br />
This two year course focuses on the<br />
development and use of virtual and<br />
augmented reality as well as emerging<br />
technologies for application across a range<br />
of sectors, including mobile technology,<br />
digital marketing and the visualisation of big<br />
data.<br />
UNITS<br />
»»<br />
Fundamentals of IT<br />
»»<br />
Global Information<br />
»»<br />
Cyber Security<br />
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Virtual & Augmented Reality<br />
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Project Management<br />
»»<br />
Product Development<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
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Written assignments<br />
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Project work<br />
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Practical assessments<br />
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Exams<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
»»<br />
4 GCSEs grade A* — C (including English and<br />
Maths)<br />
»»<br />
Students with full Level 2 vocational<br />
qualifications with an overall Merit/Distinction<br />
will be considered alongside GCSE grade<br />
A* — C in English and Maths<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
»»<br />
Further study either at university or through<br />
professional qualifications<br />
»»<br />
Employment in roles including junior digital<br />
content developer, 3D graphics technician<br />
or virtual reality software technician<br />
H<br />
This course is for you if you want an<br />
introduction to the knowledge required<br />
to work as a system, network or telecoms<br />
support technician. It will also allow you to<br />
progress onto a practical IT support course<br />
where you can develop your skills further.<br />
UNITS<br />
»»<br />
Customer Service Skills Provision<br />
»»<br />
Principles of ICT System & Data Security<br />
»»<br />
Install & Configure ICT Equipment & Operating<br />
Systems<br />
»»<br />
Maintain Equipment & Systems<br />
»»<br />
Networking Principles<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
»»<br />
Practical assessments<br />
»»<br />
Written assignments<br />
»»<br />
Exams<br />
»»<br />
Exam in Functional Skills<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
»»<br />
2 — 4 GCSEs grade A* — D (including English<br />
and Maths, or Level 1 Functional Skills in<br />
English and Maths), or<br />
»»<br />
BTEC Level 1 Certificate/Diploma with Level 1<br />
Functional Skills<br />
in English and Maths<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
»»<br />
Level 3 Diploma in ICT Systems Support &<br />
Principles<br />
»»<br />
A career path as junior IT technician<br />
»»<br />
Apprenticeship<br />
H<br />
This course is for you if you are looking to gain<br />
the skills and knowledge to undertake a career<br />
in Networking, Computer Hardware Systems<br />
and Systems Support. The course will also lead<br />
you to obtain the Microsoft Office Specialist<br />
(MOS) qualification.<br />
UNITS<br />
»»<br />
Customer Support Provision<br />
»»<br />
Install, Configure & Integrate Networked<br />
Hardware & Software<br />
»»<br />
ICT System & Network Management<br />
»»<br />
Maintain ICT Equipment & Systems<br />
»»<br />
ICT Repair Centre Procedure<br />
»»<br />
Testing ICT Systems<br />
»»<br />
Level 3 Networking Principles<br />
»»<br />
IT Consulting Skills & Principles of ICT System<br />
& Data Security<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
»»<br />
Written assignments<br />
»»<br />
Exams<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
»»<br />
4 GCSEs grade A* — D (including English and<br />
Maths, or Level 2 Functional Skills in English<br />
and Maths), or<br />
»»<br />
Level 2 Diploma in ICT Systems Support with a<br />
Level 2 qualification in English and Maths<br />
»»<br />
Other relevant qualifications and appropriate<br />
industry experience will be considered<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
»»<br />
Progress onto higher education<br />
»»<br />
A career path as an IT Technician or in<br />
network installation and maintenance<br />
»»<br />
Apprenticeship<br />
110<br />
COMPUTING & ICT<br />
ACTON | EALING | HAMMERSMITH | SOUTHALL
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