Computing & IT

BTEC Level 1 in Business & IT

The level 1 programme of study comprises of different elements which combine Business and Information Technology (BIT). The course will help you develop the necessary IT and business skills and techniques that are required in the workplace, whilst also making you aware of the personal qualities and attitudes needed to succeed in working life. It provides the opportunity for progression to continue to develop your Business and IT skills at further study levels.

BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Computing

This course is designed to equip you with the skills required by employers in the workplace such as Web design, networking, mobile app development and computer hardware.

Cyber Security Technician: Level 3 Apprenticeship

This apprenticeship is designed for those learning to provide first line cyber security support. This requires individuals to monitor and detect potential security threats and escalate as necessary and to support secure and uninterrupted business operations of an organisation through the implementation of cyber security mechanisms and the application of cyber security procedures and controls. This apprenticeship is delivered at Nescot as part of the Sussex and Surrey Institute of Technology

Digital Production, Design & Development T-Level (Level 3)

T Level programmes are designed to provide progression routes into skilled and technical employment, higher or degree apprenticeships, or university.They will offer students a mixture of classroom learning and ‘on-the-job’ experience during a 45-day industry placement that will give students practical insights into the sector and an opportunity to embed the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in software production and design. Students can progress into roles such as: web developer, web designer, software developer, computer games tester, computer games developer, e-learning developer, user experience (ux) designer.

Digital Support T-Level (Level 3)

T Level programmes are designed to provide progression routes into skilled and technical employment, higher or degree apprenticeships, or university.They will offer students a mixture of classroom learning and ‘on-the-job’ experience during a 45-day industry placement that will give students practical insights into the sector and an opportunity to embed the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. This new T-Level programme in Digital Support is designed to ensure students have the knowledge and skills needed to progress into skilled employment or university-level courses in the IT sector.

Digital Support Technician: Level 3 Apprenticeship

The broad purpose of a Digital Support Technician is to maximise the effective use of digital office technologies, productivity software, digital communications, including collaborative technologies, and digital information systems to achieve objectives. A Digital Service Technician supports the external customers and clients of their organisation though a wide variety of digital channels, to help them access and receive services, to coach and support them in their use of the digital systems; to support them to complete and submit information remotely and to diagnose and resolve their problems in relation to their access to and use of the digital technologies. This apprenticeship will be delivered at Nescot as part of the Sussex and Surrey Institute of Technology

Information Communication Technician Apprenticeship Level 3

The Information Communication Technician delivers efficient operation and control of the IT and/or Telecommunications infrastructure either on-site or remotely to help deliver and support the information systems needs of an organisation. From September 2023, this apprenticeship will be delivered at Nescot as part of the Sussex and Surrey Institute of Technology

Software Development Technician: Level 3 Apprenticeship

Software developers are the creative minds behind computer programs. Candidates will be learning to develop the applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or another device. This apprenticeship is delivered at Nescot as part of the Sussex and Surrey Institute of Technology

Cyber Security Technologist: Level 4 Apprenticeship

The primary role of a Cyber Security Technologist is to apply an understanding of cyber threats, hazards, risks, controls, measures and mitigations to protect organisations systems and people. Those focused on the technical side work on areas such as security design & architecture, security testing, investigations & response. Those focussed on the risk analysis side focus on areas such as operations, risk, governance & compliance. Whether focussed on the technical or risk analysis side, all people in this occupation work to achieve required security outcomes in a legal and regulatory context in all parts of the economy. They develop and apply practical knowledge of information security to deliver solutions that fulfil an organisation’s requirements. This apprenticeship is delivered at Nescot as part of the Sussex and Surrey Institute of Technology

Software Development Technician: Level 4 Apprenticeship

Software developers are the creative minds behind computer programs. Candidates will be learning to develop the applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or another device. This apprenticeship is be delivered at Nescot as part of the Sussex and Surrey Institute of Technology