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BTEC level 2 Diploma in Information Technology
Full Time
Course Details
Course Code
QBS2TZ30/BAFAP
Course Level
Level 2
Where will this course lead?
This course is ideal for you if you are 16 - 19 and want to focus on a career in IT.
What will I study?
Website Design.
Programming.
Use of Databases.
Present graphical images.
Understanding of computer hardware.
Researching and using the Internet.
Skills for employment.
Money management.
Maths, English and IT will be an important part of your course. You will continue to develop these skills and may work towards a qualification at an appropriate level.
How will this course be delivered?
Students will carry out practical work using computers in the majority of lessons. Other lessons will involve group, written and research work.
What qualifications will I get?
Diploma in IT (QCF)
How will I be assessed?
To pass this qualification you will produce course work for your assessment. You will be tested for English, Maths and ICT Functional Skills.
How do I get a place on the course?
Places are offered by interview depending on your predicted grades and a good reference from your current tutor. You may also be tested for your English, Maths and ICT skills.
What are the entry requirements?
2 GCSE subjects at grade D or above, (one must be English and the other preferably Maths or Science), or Merit/Distinction in a BTec Level 1 Diploma in IT or an equivalent course. Plus a successful interview with a Course Tutor and a good reference from your current tutor.
If you have Learning Difficulty or Disability please let us know when you apply. You will be offered support in your interview. If you need help completing your application we can help with this too.
What else do I need to know?
You need to bring a pen, notebooks and folders to every lesson. It is expected that you will bring a memory stick to save and back up your work.
You will be required to contribute to educational trips.
Solihull College offers full time and part time courses for businesses and residents in Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry Warwickshire and the whole of the West Midlands.
What can I do after this course?
The majority of students who are successful on this course progress to level 3 in IT, Business or other related qualifications. Some students go into work.
Is there anything else I will have to pay for in order to do this course?
Educational trips are part of our course and students will be expected to contribute towards them, this must be paid at enrolment.
Contact
Blossomfield Campus
Solihull College
Blossomfield Road
Solihull
B91 1SB
Tel: 0121 678 7000
Minicom: 0121 628 7005
Email: enquiries@solihull.ac.uk
Internet: www.solihull.ac.uk
Have you got a question about this course?
Please contact Admissions on 0121 678 7000 with any queries.
Course Details
| Location | Start Date | Day | Time | Fees | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blossomfield Campus | September 2012 | Various | Various | Fees On Application | 1 Year |
