This course will provide you with a broad experience across the full range of IT disciplines. It introduces professional skills and personal development to give you the widest possible opportunity to progress in higher education, employment or further training in the sector. You'll undertake a range of practical projects in our purpose-built and well-equipped computer labs. The design of the course promotes a hands-on practical and theoretical engagement with a broad spectrum of cutting-edge IT subjects. We will work with you in your first six weeks at college to place you on the appropriate diploma programme that best meets your individual needs and ensures your success. There is a skills shortage in the Computing and IT industries, so on completion of the course, your skills will be highly sought after. There is a wide range of careers available that offer exciting opportunities all over the world.
5 x GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including maths and English at Grade 5 or above or current West Suffolk College students with an appropriate Level 2 qualification at Merit grade and one of either GCSE maths or English at Grade 4 or above.
There are three exams that you must sit for the mandatory units. You will sit these exams in January and then have the option to re-sit/improve your grades in May/June. You will then be assessed for other units using a diverse range of assessment methods, including written reports, online tests, creating software applications, practical demonstrations and professional discussions.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Out Risbygate, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3RL |
This course will provide you with a broad experience across the full range of IT disciplines. It introduces professional skills and personal development to give you the widest possible opportunity to progress in higher education, employment or further training in the sector. You'll undertake a range of practical projects in our purpose-built and well-equipped computer labs. The design of the course promotes a hands-on practical and theoretical engagement with a broad spectrum of cutting-edge IT subjects. We will work with you in your first six weeks at college to place you on the appropriate diploma programme that best meets your individual needs and ensures your success. There is a skills shortage in the Computing and IT industries, so on completion of the course, your skills will be highly sought after. There is a wide range of careers available that offer exciting opportunities all over the world.
5 x GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including maths and English at Grade 5 or above or current West Suffolk College students with an appropriate Level 2 qualification at Merit grade and one of either GCSE maths or English at Grade 4 or above.
There are three exams that you must sit for the mandatory units. You will sit these exams in January and then have the option to re-sit/improve your grades in May/June. You will then be assessed for other units using a diverse range of assessment methods, including written reports, online tests, creating software applications, practical demonstrations and professional discussions.