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.

Year 1 - Term 1

• Unit 1 - Fundamentals of IT (90 credits) - Exam
• Unit 2 - Global Information (90 credits) - Exam
• Unit 13 - Social Media and Digital Marketing (60 credits) - Coursework

Pathway 1: Digital Technician (hardware pathway)

In the second term, some students will go on to study on the Digital Technician Pathway, which will involve the below:

• Design, implementation and management IT Infrastructure.
• Activities and roles that are carried out in the workplace
• Selecting hardware and software for clients,
• Build, upgrade or develop computer systems
• Build, upgrade or develop networks
• Security of networks and Systems

Year 1 - Term 2

• Unit 18 - Computer Systems - Hardware (60 credits) - Coursework
• Unit 17 - Internet of Everything (60 credits) - Coursework
• Unit 19 - Computer Systems - Software (60 credits) - Coursework
• Unit 4 - Computer Networks (60 credits) - Coursework
• Unit 12 - Mobile Technology (60 credits) - Coursework

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.

Year 2 - Term 1

• Unit 3 - Cyber Security (60 credits) - Exam
• Unit CC+ - Cloud Technology (90 credits) - Exam
• Unit 11 - Systems Analysis and Design (60 credits) - Coursework
• Unit 5 - Virtual and Augmented Reality (60 credits) - Coursework

Year 2 - Term 1

• Unit 8 - Project Management (60 credits) - Coursework
• Unit 9 - Product Development (60 credits) - Coursework
  
• Unit 24 - Enterprise Computing (60 credits) - Coursework
  
• Unit 20 - IT Technical Support (60 credits) - Coursework
  
• Unit 16 - Developing a Smarter Planet (60 credits) - Coursework

Pathway 2: Application Data Practitioner (software pathway)

• Developing applications across platforms and sectors.
• Demonstrate skills of writing specifications,
• Design, build, testing and implementation of applications.
• Evaluate risks with data

Year 1 - Term 2

• Unit 21 - Web Design and Prototyping (60 credits) - Coursework
• Unit 15 - Games Design and Prototyping (60 credits) - Coursework
  
• Unit 12 - Mobile Technology (60 credits) - Coursework
  
• Unit 14 - Software Engineering for Business (60 credits) - Coursework
  
• Unit 17 - Internet of Everything (60 credits) - Coursework

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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:

Year 2 - Term 1

• Unit 3 - Cyber Security (60 credits) - Exam
• Unit CC+ - Cloud Technology (90 credits) - Exam
  
• Unit 7 - Data Analysis and Design (60 credits) - Coursework
  
• Unit 11 - Systems Analysis and Design (60 credits) - Coursework

Year 2 - Term 2

• Unit 6 - Application Design (60 credits) - Coursework
• Unit 24 - Enterprise Computing (60 credits) - Coursework
• Unit 10 - Business Computing (60 credits) - Coursework
• Unit 8 - Project Management (60 credits) - Coursework
• Unit 9 - Product Development (60 credits) - Coursework

Fees for 2019/20: £4,190

Please note:

• Fees are for 2019/20 and relate to home and EU students
• Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP, and are studying Further Education courses are not normally charged for course fees
• For more information about financial support, please click here.

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:

• Audio visual technology
• Business administration
• Business management
• Consultant
• Customer service
• Data analyst
• Database programmer
• Games developer
• Helpdesk
• Network installation
• Programmer
• Security expert
• Software developer
• Support technician
• System analyst
• Web designer

Disclaimer:

This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2021. 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 - 08/10/20