Computing Courses Presentation 2021/2022

Computing Courses 2021/2022 Further Education (FE) Course Information - Computing

Student Information Briefing • Overview of the courses available • A look at our specialist classrooms • Interview • Induction – TBC 2022 • Course starts – TBC 2022 • You will be advised of start date and when you should come in if your interview is successful.

Full Time Computing Study Programmes • Level 2 (GCSE level) – 2 years: – BTEC Level 1/2 First Diploma in Information and Creative Technology

• Level 2 (GCSE level) – 1 year: – Level 2 BTEC First Extended Certificate in IT

• Level 3 (3 * A level equivalent): – Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Computing OR – Level 3 Computing Access to Higher Education

• T-Level – Digital Support/Digital Business Services

What does a Study Programme Include?

The elements of your study programme are personalised to your needs and are mandatory: • Main Qualification • Possible Vendor Qualifications • English or Maths (including level 3 maths) • Work Experience • Tutorials • Directed Study • Enhancement

Be self sufficient

Remember you will be responsible for your own learning at college. Your lecturers will help whenever they can but it is important you are able to work and motivate yourself and use your own initiative.

This course is very reflective. You need to be able to assess how well you are doing and where you can make improvements.

You will need some way of keeping track of all your assignment deadlines and homework

Progression Routes Higher Education Level 3 Computing Access to Higher Education OR Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Computing OR T-Level - Digital Support/Business Services

Level 2 BTEC First Extended Certificate in Information & Creative Technology (1 Year) OR Level 1/2 - BTEC First Diploma in Information and Creative Technology (2 Year)

Level 1/2 – BTEC First Diploma in Information and Creative Technology

Duration:

2 Years full-time

Entry Requirements: 3 GCSEs A*- G or 9-1 (ideally including English and Maths) and a keen interest in computing.

This forms part of a two-year full-time study programme.

Level 1/2 - BTEC First Diploma in Information and Creative Technology Year 1

Year 2

• Computing in the Workplace • Multimedia Product Development • Computing in the workplace • Skills building x 3

• The Online World (Externally Assessed) • Technology Systems (Externally Assessed) • A Digital Portfolio • Creating Digital Graphics • Mobile Apps Development • Spreadsheet Development • Computer Networks • Website Development • Installing & Maintaining Computer Hardware

Level 2 - BTEC First Extended Certificate in Information and Creative Technology Duration:

1 Years full-time

Entry Requirements: 3 GCSEs A*-D or 9-3 (ideally including English and Maths) OR BTEC Level 1 in IT with Functional Skills.

Students with a Pass grade on a level 1 qualification may be accepted if they have a satisfactory Tutor reference.

The Level 2 BTEC First Extended Certificate in IT is a practical work-related course with study based on projects and assignments of realistic work-place situations, activities and demands.

Level 2 - BTEC First Extended Certificate in Information and Creative Technology • • • • • • • • •

The Online World (Externally Assessed) Technology Systems (Externally Assessed) A Digital Portfolio Creating Digital Graphics Mobile Apps Development Spreadsheet Development Computer Networks Website Development Installing & Maintaining Computer Hardware

Additional Units • GCSE resits (16-18 year olds) – if you achieve a D in Maths or English – Or have achieved Level 1 Functional Maths – 2 lessons per week for each on your timetable

• Otherwise – Functional Skills:

• Maths • English

Level 3 - BTEC National Extended Diploma in Computing Duration:

2 Years full-time

Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9-4 ideally to include Maths and English OR BTEC Level 2 First Extended Certificate (with Maths and English) This qualification is equivalent to 3 A Levels and is a work-related course which has an equal focus on developing theoretical knowledge and practical skills using industry best practice.

Classroom study is based on projects and assignments of realistic work-place situations, activities and demands.

Level 3 - BTEC National Extended Diploma in Computing

1st Year

2nd Year

• Principles of Computer Science (Externally Assessed) • Fundamentals of Computer Systems (Externally Assessed) • IT Systems Security and Encryption • Business Applications of Social Media • Website Development • Computer Networking

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Planning and Management of Computing Projects (Externally Assessed) Software Design & Development Project (Externally Assessed) The Impact of Computing Mobile Apps Development Relational Database Development Managing & Supporting Systems Systems Methodology

T-Level - Digital Support/Business Services Duration:

2 Years full-time

Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade A*- C or 9 - 4 including Maths and English OR BTEC Level 2 First Extended Certificate (with Maths and English) This qualification will include: 315 hour industry placement

T-Level - Digital Support/Business Services

1st Year • • • • • • • • • • •

Culture/Diversity & Inclusion Digital Analysis and Problem Solving Data Work Readiness Digital Environments/careers Planning/Stakeholders Security & Communication Business Context/Tools Legislation Testing/Fault Analysis Learning and Development

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Assessed with 2 Exams at the end of the year and an employer set project

Welcome Day 2021 An opportunity to get a taste of College life and take part in activities in your chosen subject area • Takes place on w/c 27th June 2022

Finance / Fees** • Course is free for all students who are under the age of 19 on the 31st August.

• Students 19 – 23 - Free if first level 3 qualification • Over 24 – Learning loans available • There is an additional trip fee (approx. £25)

**Subject to approval of fees policy

Other Information • All FE courses are timetabled to be in college 4 days a week • Courses include a Trip (if COVID restrictions allow)

Trips & Visits

Silverstone

Worldskills UK Live, NEC Birmingham

Contacts Daniel Hulatt – Course Manager for Further Education Courses: 01234 291949 dhulatt@bedford.ac.uk Paula Hobday – Head of Department: 01234 291557 phobday@bedford.ac.uk General enquiries: 0800 074 0234