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Information Technology is about using computers to complete tasks found in the workplace. The 21st Century is continuing the IT revolution that has changed the way we carry out business, communicate, spend our leisure time and learn. Many jobs today cannot be carried out effectively without the use of a computer.
Can you name a business or company that doesn’t use a computer in some way for its everyday functions and activities?
If you are interested in a career in IT or a related field, then this one-year course will give you a good understanding across a broad range of IT topics.
You should normally have achieved a grade 3 profile at GCSE, including a 3 or higher in either Mathematics or English. For GCSEs which remain with the old grading system, a grade 3 is equivalent to a grade D.
To study this course, you should have an interest in technical subjects.
At HSDC Alton on the CTEC Level 2 Technical Diploma in IT you will study:
Information Technology is about using computers to complete tasks found in the workplace. The 21st Century is continuing the IT revolution that has changed the way we carry out business, communicate, spend our leisure time and learn. Many jobs today cannot be carried out effectively without the use of a computer.
Can you name a business or company that doesn’t use a computer in some way for its everyday functions and activities?
If you are interested in a career in IT or a related field, then this one-year course will give you a good understanding across a broad range of IT topics.
Lessons will take place in our specialist IT centre and will comprise a mix of theoretical and practical sessions. A selection of assignments and homework tasks will be set to cover the unit content. The assignments may be practical, research based or theoretical.
100% coursework.
You will be expected to provide your own stationary and calculators (where appropriate).
The Cambridge Technical Level 2 Diploma in IT may allow for progression onto a Level 3 course or employment in areas such as Business IT, Engineering, IT Support, Multimedia and Photography.