Enrolling for 2022 start? All you need to know here
Enrolling for 2022 start? All you need to know here
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The OCR Diploma in IT is designed to give students the skills and knowledge they need to gain employment in the IT Sector or move on to further study of Computing at a higher level. There are two distinct pathways – software and hardware - you could follow on this diploma course, depending on interview, experience and assessment.
The course will involve visits to networking and software development events.
| Course Code: | N3210 |
|---|---|
| Study Type: | Full Time |
| Academic Level: | Level 3 |
| Awarded by: | OCR (CTEC) |
| Course Length | Two years |
In the first term all students will study 3 core units to give you an understanding of Global Information, IT fundamentals and Digital Marketing, which are useful for all career pathways
At the end of the first term, students will then be placed onto one of two pathways leading to careers in different industry areas, depending on interest, aptitude and ability.
In the second term, some students will go on to study on the Digital Technician Pathway, which will involve the below:
In the third term you will be allocated an Industry Placement for 9 weeks. This will be at a company relevant to your chosen pathway.
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In the third term you will be allocated an Industry Placement for 9 weeks. This will be at a company relevant to your chosen pathway.
In the second year you will study the following units:
A work placements is part of this course, you are required to undertake an Industry Placement of 315 hours with an external employer relevant to the course you are studying. You will be encouraged to source your own placement with support from the work placement team and your tutor. Work placements often lead onto offer of an apprenticeship or paid employment once you have completed your course.
Fees for 2022/23: £4,190
Please note:
New Students
Five GCSE’s at grade 4 or above including maths and English. We also require a good reference from your school alongside your application.
Progressing students
Level 2 Diploma at Merit plus English and maths. A satisfactory reference for attitude, behaviour, attendance and punctuality.
On successful completion of a BTEC National qualification, a learner can progress to or within employment and/or continue their study in the same or related vocational area.
Career options include Business, Information Systems or Database Management. Further education and training is available at Nescot, either on the HND in Computing or professional courses including CISCO and Oracle.
Potential career routes in the Computing industry:
Disclaimer:
This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2022. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.
Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.
All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.
Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.
Last updated - 02/11/2021
