Computing and IT Advanced Technician
WQE and Regent College Group - Leicester
01162471147
University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RJ
Course summary

Year 1: You will study the following three mandatory units: • Unit 1: Information Technology Systems - Externally assessed through a 2 hour written examination set and marked by the exam board. • Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information - Externally assessed through a task set and marked by Pearson over 5 hours in a one-week period. • Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business - Assessed by written assignments. You will study one of the following optional units in year 1: • Unit 5: Data Modelling - Assessed by internal assignment. • Unit 6: Website Development - Assessed by internal assignment. Year 2: You will study the following three mandatory units: • Unit 4: Programming - Assessed by written assignments. • Unit 9: I.T. Project Management - Assessed by written assignments. • Unit 11: Cyber Security and Incidence Management - Externally assessed by a task set over a 9-hour period and marked by the exam board. You will also study two optional units in year 2. This course is taught using lectures, demonstrations, practical work, group activity, and individual study. Teachers are not only well-qualified and experienced but also provide students with a high level of professional support.

Entry requirements

A minimum of five GCSEs, or equivalent, at grade A* – C or 4 – 9, including English Language, and Maths.

How you'll be assessed

This National Diploma is assessed by a 5 hour practical exam, a 2 hour written exam and a portfolio.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLeicester
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressUniversity Road, Leicester, LE1 7RJ