Course Guide 2017-18
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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 />
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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 />
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Business Skills for e Commerce<br />
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Web Design<br />
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Digital Image Creation & Development (2D/3D Modelling)<br />
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Computer Games & Design Development<br />
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Procedural Programming<br />
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Information Systems<br />
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Networking Technologies<br />
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Data Analysis & Design<br />
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Programming in Java<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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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 />
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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 />
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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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