COMPUTING
What do we offer? Gateway Qualifications Level 2 in Digital Skills and IT BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Computing BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Computing T-Level Technical Qualifications in Digital Production, Design & Development HTQ Computing for England
Meet the Team Pam Watt • Head of Department
Joshua Mayes • Course Manager – Level 2 and Level 3
Peter Payne • Course Manager - HE and T Level
Lecturers • Debbie Proctor • Lisa King • Alex Warren • Sulemen Mohamed • Neelam Hussain • Aysha Chaudry • Beatrice Mafa
What will you be studying?
Gateway Qualifications Level 2 in Digital Skills and IT
This is a brand-new course that we began in September 2023
Units Digital Skills and Career Progression
Digital Graphics
Interactive Media
Web Design
Tech Support
Programming
Cyber Security
Emerging Technologies
BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Computing • Unit 1: Principles of Computer Science - exam • Unit 2: Fundamentals of Computer Systems exam • Unit 7: IT Systems Security and Encryption • Unit 8: Business Applications of Social Media • Unit 11: Digital Graphics and Animation • Unit 15: Website Development
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Computing • Unit 3: Planning and Management of Computing Projects - exam • Unit 4: Software Design and Development Project - exam • Unit 9: The Impact of Computing • Unit 14: Computer Games Development • Unit 18: Relational Database Development • Unit 19: Computer Networking • Unit 22: Systems Analysis and Design
T-Level technical qualifications in Digital Production, Design & Development (Level 3) Problem Solving
Intro to Programming
Emerging Issues
Legislation
Business Context
Data
Digital Environments
Security
Year 1: • Eight Core Units • An Employer Set Project • Two “Traditional” Exams Year 2: • One single project
Year 1: • Unit 1: Programming • Unit 2: Networking • Unit 3: Professional Practice • Unit 4: Database design and development • Unit 5: Security • Unit 6: Planning a computing project • Unit 7: Software Development Lifecycles • Unit 13: Website Design and Development Year 2: • Unit 16: Computing Research Project • Unit 17: Business Process Support • Unit 22: Application Development • Unit 43: Games Development • Unit 46: Robotics • Unit 47: Emerging Technologies • Unit 51: eCommerce & Strategy
HTQ Computi ng for England
Assessment
How will I be assessed? Level 2 is 100% coursework; this is conducted throughout the year within booklets.
Level 3 contains 4 exams across the two years, all other units are assignment based.
T-Level is exam based in the first year and assignment based in the second year.
HTQ is 100% assignment based
Progression
Where will my course take me?
Level 2 in Digital skills and IT
Level 3 foundation diploma in computing
Level 3 extended diploma in computing
T-Level in Digital Production, Design & Development
• T-level in Digital support • Level 3 foundation diploma in computing
• Level 3 extended diploma in computing
• HTQ Computing for England • University • Level 4 apprenticeship • Career
• HTQ Computing for England • Some Universities • Career • Level 4 apprenticeship
HTQ computing for England • 3rd year University top up course • Career
Common Question s
How many days a week will I be in college?
• ◦On average, you will be in college approximately 3 days per week.
• This is dependent on your Maths and English GCSE results • If you achieve less than a 4 in your Maths or English GCSE you will be required to retake the exam.
Do I have to do GCSE English/Math s?
• Yes, but only if you achieve less than a Grade 4 in your GCSEs • This is because the standard for Higher Education of careers is a grade 4, as such you will be given the opportunity to attend GCSE Math/English sessions and re-take your GCSE whilst also studying your Science course.
• Yes, work placement is a crucial part of your course.
Do I have to do work placement ?
• It does not affect your overall grade, but it is a requirement as part of your enrollment. • Work placement is there to allow you to apply all the skills you learn in college within a work-based scenario, relevant to your course or future career. • You will be completing between 30-315 hours of work placement within your first year depending on the level you are studying. • Work placement is unpaid, as such you cannot count your part time hours. • Work placement is included on your timetable as it is mandatory
• After this presentation we will discuss with you your application to confirm details.
What happens next?
• We will also answer any questions you may have • After the discussion you will be informed on whether you have a conditional offer or no. • If you have a conditional offer, you will receive a confirmation email from the college which will have a link where you accept our offer – this must be accepted within 2 week of the email. • If you have not been offered a place, you can discuss the reasons and we can provide advice on your next steps.
What happens if I do not get the required grades?
• Please still contact us on GCSE results day and have a discussion • We can help provide options for you so that you have a pace to go in September.
Expectations
What do we expect of our students?
• 100% commitment to the course • 96% attendance on average – all timetabled sessions are mandatory • Assignments to be handed in on time • Be proactive with your learning • Get involved with activities in and around the college • Independent research, reading around the subject, good use of study time • Good communication with your tutors
Support we offer
How can we help you? • We will be your go to people for any help you need within your course • You will also have a personal achievement tutor who can be a support for either your course or personal issues • Student services are there to help with any personal issues, such as bursary applications, counselling, work preparation etc. • ALS are a team of specialists to help you if you have any additional learning support needs • The LIVE team host events throughout the year to engage students with EDI as well as healthy living alongside enjoyable performances from the Performing Arts students.
Any Questions