About the Course
- Merthyr
- 01 August 2025
- Information and Communications Technology
- Full Time
Course Outline
This course provides learners with a broad range of units such as technology systems, programming, cyber security, games development, web development, internet of things, social media and mobile apps design. This course offers a wide range of practical skills and also allows learner to develop underpinning knowledge to succeed in the digital industry. Learners will also be offered the chance of a work placement and entry into the Cyber College Cymru programme where weekly cyber workshops will be run with industry partners.
Entry Requirements
5 GCSE's at grade C or above, or equivalent.
What will I learn?
Technology Systems – here you will learn all about technology hardware and software, networks, AI, emerging technology, digital devices, cloud computing, operating systems. Web Development – here you will develop and code a mobile/desktop website. You will also create your own graphics. Programming – here you will learn how to program and develop a tournament scoring program. Social Media in Business – here you will learn how businesses use social media and you will demonstrate this in a live scenario. Creating Systems to Manage Information – you will create and test a live business technology systems. Mobile Apps Development – you will plan and develop a mobile app using Android studio
Course Assessment
Coursework and formal assessment required
Career Progression
This course provides learners with a wide range of progression routes into university, employment, or apprenticeships in a chosen digital specialism.
Duration
01 August 2025 - 31 July 2026
