Course Overview
Entry Qualifications
In addition to the standard College entry requirements (see below), this course requires students to have achieved grade 4 or above in GCSE Mathematics.
What will I study?
Year 1: You will study the following three mandatory units:
• Unit 1: Information Technology Systems
Externally assessed through a 2 hour written examination set and marked by the exam board
• Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information
Externally assessed through a task set and marked by Pearson over 5 hours in a one-week period
• Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business
Assessed by written assignments
You will study one of the following optional units in year 1:
• Unit 5: Data Modelling
Assessed by internal assignment
• Unit 6: Website Development
Assessed by internal assignment
Year 2: You will study the following three mandatory units:
• Unit 4: Programming
Assessed by written assignments.
• Unit 9: I.T. Project Management
Assessed by written assignments
• Unit 11: Cyber Security and Incidence Management
Externally assessed by a task set over a 9 hour period and marked by the exam board
You will also study two optional units in year 2.
How will I study?
This course is taught using lectures, demonstrations, practical work, group activity and individual study. Teachers are not only well qualified and experienced but also provide students with a high level of professional support.
How is the course examined?
This National Diploma is assessed by a 5 hour practical exam, a 2 hour written exam and a portfolio. It is graded: Pass, Merit, and Distinction. Students can obtain a Distinction* grade overall.
Where next?
Level 3 courses earn you UCAS points allowing you to take on HND/ HNC or honours degrees.
What does the course combine well with?
Complementary subjects are any other level 3 subjects.
Equivalents
This course is equivalent to two A levels.
College Entry Requirements
A minimum of five GCSEs, or equivalent, at grade A* – C or 4 – 9, including English Language, and Maths
