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Computing
Level Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA)
Course Length 3 years
Start Date September Each Academic Year
HLA underpinned by Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Computing
Validated by Ulster University
Funded by the Department for the Economy through their apprenticeship programme
Programme Overview
The Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) in Computing provides a clear and achievable progression route enabling you to train to a high level whilst gaining a professional qualification. Upon successful interview, you will be employed with a company for four days a week while attending college one day a week. Over a period of three years, you will work towards the achievement of a Foundation Degree in Computing incorporating modules such as Networking, Mathematics and Database Systems and Systems Software. The HLA will also provide the opportunity to work on live projects within an IT company and hence gain work-based learning experience while developing the transferable skills essential to success in the industry. This programme will meet your requirements for personal and intellectual development and will open up new career avenues within the IT sector or provide you with a pathway to continue your studies at university.
How You Benefit From This Qualification
As a Higher Level Apprentice you will increase your practical and knowledge-based skills set, gain a university level and industry-recognised qualification and also earn a wage. This means that you will maximise your career development potential without having to incur any fees or costs associated with studying a higher education course. You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to work more efficiently, productively and with more motivation and confidence. Throughout your course, you will benefit from receiving structured training that is fully supported by a personally-assigned academic mentor from SRC and an industrial mentor in your workplace.
Delivery
Students are required to attend SRC Portadown one full day per week during term-time and the remaining 4 days will be based with an employer.
Entry Requirements
You must:
• Have obtained a Level 3 or equivalent qualification equating to 56 UCAS points • Possess a minimum Grade C in GCSE Mathematics & English (or University approved equivalent*) • Secure employment with an approved employer who will support you through the HLA programme. Please note that this criteria may be further enhanced by employers and short-listed applicants will also be interviewed by the company prior to the offer of employment. *https://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/entrance-requirements
Course Content
Modules:
• ComputerTechnologies • Introduction to Programming • Object Orientated programming • Database Systems • Mathematics for Computing • Interactive Web authoring • Visual Programming • Systems Software • Introduction to networking • Virtualisation • Work Based learning
Progression Opportunities
Successful completion of this programme will facilitate direct entry with advanced standing to the BSc Hons Computing Systems (part-time) at Ulster University - Jordanstown Campus.
For Further Information Contact:
Kenneth Milligan milligank@src.ac.uk 0300 123 1223
For a full list of SRC Apprenticeships, visit:
www.src.ac.uk
This project is part funded through the Northern Ireland European Social Fund Programme 2014 – 2020 and the Department for the Economy
