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NEW BTEC First Diploma in IT Level 2 Software Development route
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Qualification

BTEC First Diploma

Attendance

3 to 4 days per week

Duration

1 Year

Description of the Course

BTEC Diploma offers a specialist qualification that focuses on particular aspects of employment. The qualification has been developed in the IT sector to focus on education and training for employees working in ICT related occupations. It provides opportunities for employees in the ICT sector to achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 vocationally specific qualification.

Course content

  • Working in the IT Industry
  • Communicating in the IT Industry
  • Computer Systems
  • Computer Graphics
  • Software Design and Development
  • Website Development
  • Doing Business Online

(Units subject to variation)


Assessment

Assignments, portfolio building.

Who is the course for?

This course is designed to provide the education and training for IT Practitioners who are employed or wish to be employed in a variety of types of IT Software Development roles.

Entry requirements

An average of Grade D in 3 or more GCSEs including English & Maths or a merit on a Level 1 vocational programme. You may also be asked to demonstrate your commitment and skills in an interview. If you do not have the required entry qualifications there will be an opportunity for you to demonstrate your abilities to undertake the course.

What can I do after this course?

Level 3 BTEC courses

Cost

BTEC L2 DIPLOMA IN IT Tuition Fee £665 Per course
BTEC L2 DIPLOMA IN IT Exam Fee £167 Per course
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS COMMS LEVEL 1 Exam Fee £16 Per course


Start

September 2010

Course Code

TA1014