ICTAbout the course

This is a Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma, and we offer two options. The Single Award is equivalent to one A Level qualification and takes two years to complete. The Double Award is equivalent to two A Level qualifications and takes two years to complete.

This is a highly specialised work-related qualification, which aims to develop your communication and ICT skills, and therefore enhance your employability in the world of ICT.

You will explore the skills and attributes required by employers, the types of computer systems used in various industries, and will have the opportunity to design and create a website, spreadsheet and database, alongside other interactive multimedia products.

Course breakdown

Subsidiary Diploma (Single Award):Unit 2 - Computer SystemsUnit 1 - Communication and Employability Skills for ICT Unit 42 - Spreadsheet ModelingUnit 28 - Website ProductionUnit 18 - Database DesignUnit 43 - Multimedia Design

Diploma (Double Award):All of the above units plus-Unit 14 - Event Driven ProgrammingUnit 22 - Developing Computer GamesUnit 3 - Information SystemsUnit 16 - Procedural ProgrammingUnit 20 - Client Side Customisation of Web PagesUnit 6 - Software Design and Development

How will I be assessed?

All units are internally assessed through coursework portfolios, which are externally moderated.

Where can it take me?The course provides a good foundation if you are wishing to pursue further studies in ICT and its related areas such as: Computing, Multimedia, Computer Science, Business Information Technology, sSoftware Development, Artificial Intelligence or Web Development. There are a range of employment opportunities in the field of ICT such as Software Development for national companies, Systems Analysis, Web Design and Network Technician posts in various companies and Local Education Authorities.

Additional minimum entry requirements:C in GCSE Mathematics.

Is this course for me?If you are interested in the world of ICT and in particular developing your programming skills in using C, Visual Basic, Java, PHP and JavaScript, then this is the course for you.

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