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Level 3 Diploma IT (Computing)

New College Durham

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Duration
2 years · Full-time
Qualification
Level 3 Diploma IT (Computing)
Awarded by City & Guilds

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DH1 5ES
United Kingdom
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Overview

The Information Technology sector is recognised to be a highly skilled and high growth sector of the economy as well as a key enabler for every other industry in the UK.

The BTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT is appropriate for students who have a strong interest in Computing and IT and feel it is too soon to specialise. This pathway ensures students keep their options open and allows progression to a wide range of computing / IT progression routes.

By studying a BTEC National, learners develop knowledge, understanding and skills required by the sector, including essential employability skills, and apply them in real work contexts. This study programme is an excellent stepping stone to Higher Education (HE) at university or college.

Description

Year 1 Units:

  • Unit 1: Communications and Employability Skills for IT
  • Unit 2: Computer Systems
  • Unit 28: Website Production
  • Unit 30: Digital Graphics
  • Unit 42: Spreadsheet Modelling
  • Unit 43: Multimedia Design


Year 2 Units:

  • Unit 3: Information Systems
  • Unit 8: eCommerce
  • Unit 18: Database Design
  • Unit 20: Client Side Customisation of Web Pages
  • Unit 22: Developing Computer Games
  • Unit 23: Human Computer Interaction


Functional Skills and/or GCSE – Mathematics and English
Your study programme may include two additional qualifications over the two year programme to achieve further competence and skills in Mathematics and English.

Requirements

4 GCSEs at Grade A*-C including English and Maths or a Level 2 qualification in IT at Distinction plus GCSEs at grades A*-C in English and Maths. All applicants will be interviewed. Places on the Level 3 Diploma are subject to minimum grade requirements as well as BKSB assessments in English and Maths and free hand writing exercises to be held during the induction period.

Career path

Related Careers

  • IT business analyst, architect or systems designer

  • Programmer or software development professional

  • Web design or development professional

  • Information technology or telecommunications professional n.e.c.

  • IT operations technician

  • IT user support technician

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