Information Technology BTEC Certificate/Diploma

Course code: FTT034

School of Business, Manufacturing & Transport

The Programme

This is a practical, work related course made up of seven units, all assessed through coursework assignments. The units may include communicating in the IT industry; working in the IT industry; computer systems; setting up an IT network; website development; spreadsheet modelling; and installing hardware components.

The Programme Content

The units offered on this course will give a broad perspective on the use of ICT in a working environment. They will take you beyond the simple use of office type applications that you may have encountered in secondary school. You will be expected to move away from thinking about personal usage into vocational applications of ICT, expanding their understanding of ICT use in business, industry and other environments. Below is an overview of the subject areas covered by some of the units available as part of this course.

Communicating in the IT Industry: This short unit will enable learners to use IT tools to communicate and exchange information safely, securely and effectively with different audiences.

Working in the IT industry: This short unit will ensure learners have knowledge of the available job roles involving professional IT and the characteristics employers demand in the IT industry.

Computer systems: Looks at different types of computers, what they are for and what ha

Entry Requirements

Four GCSEs at grade E or above, however you will be expected to have at achieved at least a grade D in both English and Maths.

Costs

This course can be completed without a home computer, but having one would be very useful. You will not be expected to buy any textbooks.

Venue

Tiverton, Main Site

Progression

This qualification provides a good grounding to progress to an advanced vocational course in ICT or as an all round ICT foundation that can be applied in other disciplines. It also prepares you for employment in junior or trainee roles using ICT in office environments.

Length of Study

One year.

Academic Year

This course starts in the 2013 / 2014 academic year.