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 BTEC HNC/D (SYSTEMS SUPPORT)
BTEC Higher National Certificate
The 10-unit BTEC Higher National Certificate in Computing provides a specialist work-related programme of study that covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the computing sector and also offers particular specialist emphasis through the choice of specialist units.
BTEC Higher National Certificates provide a nationally recognised qualification that offers career progression and professional development for those already in employment and opportunities to progress into higher education.
BTEC Higher National Diploma
The 16-unit BTEC Higher National Diploma provides greater breadth and specialisation than the BTEC Higher National Certificate. Higher National Diplomas are mode free but are followed predominately by full-time learners. They allow progression into or within employment in the computer sector, either directly on achieving of the award or following further study to degree level.
Learners studying on the BTEC Higher National Diploma will be able to progress to a number of roles in the IT and computing sectors. BTEC Higher National Diploma will also enable learners to progress on to further study such as a degree or a Professional Development Qualification or vendor qualifications offered by Cisco and Microsoft.
Aims of the qualification
The BTEC Higher Nationals in Business have been developed to focus on:
• Providing education and training for a range of careers in computing.
• Providing opportunities for facilities managers to achieve a nationally recognised Level 4 vocationally specific qualification providing opportunities for full-time learners to gain a nationally recognised, vocationally specific qualification to enter employment in computing or to progress to higher education vocational qualifications such as a full-time degree in computing or a related area, developing the knowledge, understanding and skills of learners in the field of computing.
• Providing opportunities for learners to focus on the development of higher-level skills in a computing context providing opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills and techniques and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.
Entry Requirements
• BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in Hospitality supervision, Travel and Tourism, Business or a similar discipline
• An AVCE/Advanced GNVQ in an appropriate vocational area e.g. Hospitality and Catering, Travel and Tourism, Leisure and Recreation or Business.
• GCE Advanced level profile which demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or an adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A*-C
• Other related level 3 qualifications.
• Related work experience.
Structure of the qualification
BTEC Higher National Certificate
The BTEC Higher National Certificates in Computing are 10-unit qualifications of which four are core units and two are specialist units block A. The remaining four units must be taken from the list of specialist units block B.
BTEC Higher National Diploma
The BTEC Higher National Diplomas in Computing are 16-unit qualifications of which six are core units and two are specialist units block A. The remaining eight units must be taken from the list of specialist units block B.
Core Units
1. Computer Platforms H1
2. Systems Analysis H2
3. Programming Concepts H1
4. Database Design Concepts H1
5. Networking Concepts H1
6. Personal Skills Development H1
Specialist unit’s block A — both must be taken
9. Networking Project H2
12. Networking Technology H2
The BTEC HND is a level 5 qualification and is equivalent to foundation degree or year 2 in a university.
HNC Route
Course duration: 2 years plus 1 year HND top-up
Course fee: £3500.00 per year
HND Route
Course duration: 2 years
Course fee: £4000.00 per year
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