Entry Requirements
2 x GCSEs at Grade E/2 including English Language, maths and IT.
Study Mode
Full time
Duration
1 year
Timetable
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Key features and Benefits
- Join our Career Academy and enjoy guest speakers from the digital industry, take part in mentoring and internship opportunities
- Develop games using Unreal Engine – the same software used to develop some of the world’s biggest games like Fortnite
- Take part in industry work placements
- Learn in our professional computer suites
Computing and Digital Business Services Level 1 programme is a practical course, designed to enhance your exsisting IT skills and provide you with the knowledge and skills that employers and colleges will expect. The course is suitable for students who wish to build on their existing IT skills, develop their employability skills, and have their skills formally recognised.
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Overview
Computing and Digital Business Services Level 1 programme is a practical course, designed to enhance your exsisting IT skills and provide you with the knowledge and skills that employers and colleges will expect.
The course is suitable for students who wish to build on their existing IT skills, develop their employability skills, and have their skills formally recognised.
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What will I study?
Taught in small classes, you will study vital functional skills in English and Maths, alongside core IT units including:-
- Unit 1 Improving Productivity
- Unit 18 Database Software
- Unit 24 Drawing and Planning
- Unit 27 Design software
- Unit 30 Desk Top Publishing
- Unit 42 IT Security
- Unit 45 Using Mobile IT Devices
- Unit 58 PowerPoint Software
- Unit 69 Spreadsheet and Graphs
- Unit 80 Web Page Design
- Personal and Social Development
You will also benefit from trips and events; seminars; and other cross college activities that take place on campus.
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Entry Requirements
2 x GCSEs at Grade E/2 including English Language, maths and IT.
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How will I be assessed?
Throughout the year, your work will create a portfolio, which your tutor will assess.
The tutors on your course will use your practical work to assess where your strengths and weaknesses lie, aiding progression and development. At the end of the year, your portfolio will be examined by an external verifier to confirm your success and completion.
There are no exams on this course.
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What can I do next?
If you successfully complete the IT and Preparation for Work Skills Programme, with your tutor's recommendation, you will then be able to progress onto the Level 2 course or enter employment.
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Career Options
IT Project Manager
IT project managers oversee the planning, development and installation of computer systems to meet their clients’ business needs. They work for all types of organisations from the NHS to government departments.
If you're well organised, good at solving problems and have excellent IT skills, you may find opportunities for a rewarding career in this field.
To get into this job, you'll need experience of working on projects, for example as part of a project support team. Training and qualifications will also help, in particular, PRINCE2 certification.
We are proud to be one of the Top 3* Colleges in England for A-Levels and Technical Courses.
*In the Government's latest achievement tables for learners aged 16-18.
