Computing Courses 2021-2022

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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 • Course starts w/c 13th September 2021 • 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: – Level 1 BTEC Introductory Diploma in IT – Level 2 BTEC First Extended Certificate in IT

• 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 and 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 in Digital Support and Services

Level 2 BTEC First Extended Certificate in Information & Creative Technology Level 1 BTEC Introductory Diploma in Information Technology


Level 1 - BTEC Introductory Diploma in IT Duration:

1 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 and is followed in the 2nd Year by the BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Information & Creative Technology


Level 1 - BTEC Introductory Diploma in IT • • • • • • • • • •

Being Organised Developing a Personal Progression Plan Working with Others Researching a Topic Using Digital Communication Technologies Solving Technical IT Problems Creating a Spreadsheet to Solve Problems Creating a Website Creating a Computer Program Creating a Digital Animated Graphic


Level 2 - BTEC First Extended Certificate in IT 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 IT • • • • • • • • •

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 • Human-Computer Interaction

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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 and 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


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 Wednesday 30 June 2021


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 for 2020-21


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


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