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LEVEL 4/5<br />

HNC/HND IN COMPUTING<br />

& SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT<br />

AGE: 19+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 1—2 YEARS<br />

H<br />

This course is for you if you are interested in developing<br />

the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills<br />

required in the computing sector. The course will prepare<br />

you for employment in the IT and computing industries.<br />

You will have the opportunity to continue your studies on<br />

the HND.<br />

UNITS<br />

»»<br />

Business Skills for e Commerce<br />

»»<br />

Web Design<br />

»»<br />

Digital Image Creation & Development (2D/3D Modelling)<br />

»»<br />

Computer Games & Design Development<br />

»»<br />

Procedural Programming<br />

»»<br />

Information Systems<br />

»»<br />

Networking Technologies<br />

»»<br />

Data Analysis & Design<br />

»»<br />

Programming in Java<br />

ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />

»»<br />

Practical assessments<br />

»»<br />

Written assignments<br />

»»<br />

Project work<br />

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />

»»<br />

One of the following Level 3 qualifications: BTEC Level 3<br />

Extended Diploma; Diploma at Merit/Distinction grade;<br />

Access to HE Diploma; 1 A Level; 2 AS Levels<br />

»»<br />

A minimum of 5.5 in IELTS or an equivalent international<br />

qualification, if your first language is not English<br />

DID YOU<br />

KNOW<br />

Refer to wlc.ac.uk<br />

for a full list of our part time<br />

and short courses including:<br />

LEVEL 1 & 2<br />

ITQ CERTIFICATE — WEB DESIGN<br />

LEVEL 1 & 2<br />

ITQ CERTIFICATE — APPLICATIONS<br />

SOFTWARE<br />

COMPTIA A+<br />

CITY & GUILDS LEVEL 3<br />

ITQ CERTIFICATE — COMPUTER<br />

MAINTENANCE AND COMPTIA A+<br />

CITY & GUILDS LEVEL 3<br />

ITQ CERTIFICATE + CIW — SITE<br />

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE<br />

START IT<br />

IN WEST LONDON THERE ARE CURRENTLY<br />

34,602 PROGRAMMERS AND SOFTWARE<br />

DEVELOPERS EMPLOYED, AND THIS IS<br />

EXPECTED TO INCREASE SIGNIFICANTLY OVER<br />

THE NEXT FOUR YEARS<br />

PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />

»»<br />

Progress onto year 2 to complete the full HND<br />

Find out more at wlc.ac.uk/computingandict<br />

COMPUTING & ICT<br />

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