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Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

National Certificate - OCR

Level 

Level Two

What's it all about? 

With skills in Information Communication Technology (ICT), and the understanding of how to apply them, IT professionals form a major part of the support system in any successful organisation. Companies are very selective, and now expect their IT employees to not only possess technical, but interpersonal and team working skills too; especially in the areas of communication and problem solving. Our course will set you up with the basics from which you can either join a company at trainee level, or progress to other courses.

Progression 

On successful completion you may progress to level 3 IT courses offered at the College, or enter into employment at trainee level.

You can see how this course fits within our other courses by looking at our "Course Progression Map".

Entry Requirements 

In our experience in order to be successful on this level of programme you will need one of the following:

  • four GCSEs at grades D-F (including English and maths)
  • A BTEC foundation diploma in a related subject
  • an NVQ Level 1/technical certificate in a related subject
  • successful completion of the Jumpstart programme
  • Successful completion of the PLP. Prince's Trust programmes
  • equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration 

One year

Are there any exams? 

Assessment will include projects, assignments, case studies and other coursework. You will sit exams for the functional skills requirements of
the course.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

Units studied include:
• animation
• graphics
• desktop publishing
• ICT hardware, software and support
• ICT business
• functional skills
• sustainability.

When can I study? 

Various days and times
Course Facts

September

Full-time

Kings Road Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

No level information available

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Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Click here to request an application form be sent to you through the post or download a printable copy.

Case Studies

Leah Yeo

Before I came to the College I was doing a ‘learn from home’ course as I have three children and it was too expensive for me to put them into childcare everyday. This is before I found out that City College Plymouth helped its students to access funding to pay for childcare whilst they studied. This was a great incentive to improve my qualifications and provide a better future for my children.

I really enjoyed the IT course. The tutors were incredibly supportive and helped me to achieve my goal. I’m so glad I got this qualification - I’m confident it can help me get employment in IT support, website production and even business roles as the course specialised in these areas.

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