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This is a two year course which leads to higher education, a degree apprenticeship, a level 4 apprenticeship or into employment.
In the first year you will study:
Unit 1: Communication and Employability skills for IT Practitioners
Unit 2: Computer Systems
Unit 6: Software Design and Development
Unit 9: Networks
Unit 10: Communication Technologies
Unit 36: Computer games platforms and Technologies
After successfully completing the first year you will study:
Unit 3: Information Systems
Unit 30: Digital Graphics
Unit 12: IT Technical support
Unit 41: 3D Modelling
Unit 13: IT Troubleshooting and repair
Unit 31: Computer Animation
This course consists of practical and theoretical sessions culminating in either assignments or internal examinations depending on the unit. Employer involvement is an essential part of the course so you will have external speakers who are actively involved in the industry.
Extended Diploma in IT (Software and Games Developer) with CISCO Internet of Everything & CISCO Cyber Security
All units are assessed by internal assignments set and marked by the College.
You can get a place on the course by completing an application form or applying on line for an interview. Applicants are invited for an interview with a member of the School of Computing.
4 GCSEs at grade 4 / grade C including English Language and Maths, or a Pass or higher in a Level 2 OCR Diploma or BTEC Extended Certificate and grade 4 / grade C GCSEs in English Language and Maths .
This is a two year course which leads on to higher education, a level 4 apprenticeship, a degree apprenticeship or into employment.
Stratford-upon-Avon College
Sept-2022
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N/A For 16 to 18 Year Olds
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Full Time
Workers in this unit group provide advice on the effective utilisation of IT and design IT systems in order to meet the business objectives or to enhance the business effectiveness of the organisation.
IT specialist managers plan, organise, manage and coordinate the provision of specialist IT services and functions in an organisation.
IT user support technicians are responsible for providing technical support, advice and guidance for internal/external users of IT systems and applications, either directly or by telephone, e-mail or other network interaction.
IT engineers install, maintain and repair the physical components of computer systems and equipment.
Telecommunications engineers install, maintain and repair public and private telephone systems and maintain, test and repair telecommunications cables.
Programmers and software development professionals design, develop, test, implement and maintain software systems in order to meet the specifications and business objectives of the information system; they also design and develop specialist software e.g. for computer games.
Programmers and software development professionals design, develop, test, implement and maintain software systems in order to meet the specifications and business objectives of the information system; they also design and develop specialist software e.g. for computer games.
Jobholders in this unit group design, develop and maintain websites to meet a client's specified requirements.
IT operations technicians are responsible for the day-to-day running of IT systems and networks including the preparation of back-up systems, and for performing regular checks to ensure the smooth functioning of such systems.
IT engineers install, maintain and repair the physical components of computer systems and equipment.
Jobholders in this unit group manage, coordinate and technically supervise specific IT projects and programmes of a specific duration and/or budget.