BTEC National Diploma for IT Practitioners

Level: 3

Duration: Full Time 2 years – 21 hours per week

Entry Requirements:
BTEC First Award or First Diploma in a related subject; at least 4 GCSEs grade C or above.

Course Description:
This course is aimed mainly at school leavers wishing to pursue a career within the fields of Computing and IT. This is a new syllabus, recently updated to mirror the ever changing world of computing. The course aims to cover a broad range of
areas, giving students a wide range of options within the workplace and higher education. The course consists of 18 units covering areas such as Web Design, Multimedia, Computer Support and Programming. Most of the work is assignment based to prepare for higher education and to simulate a working environment.

What you will Study:
The BTEC course consists of 18 units covering areas such as Web Design, Digital Graphics, Computer Animation, Developing Computer Games, Computer Systems and HCI.

The Welsh Baccalaureate covers subjects such as: Wales, Europe and the World, Work Related Education, Personal and Social Education.

On Completion/ Career Paths:
BTEC National diplomas are valued by employers and higher education (Universities and Colleges). You can go into a computer related career such as computer technician, computer operators etc. or you can go to University or College and take a HNC in one of the many computer/IT subjects.

Further Information & How to Apply:
If you would like further information, please contact Student Services on 0800 169 3825 or complete an enquiry or application form online.

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