Explore this part time course with West London Institute of Technology for a Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Computing. You’ll find loads of great digital training programmes on the London Digital Jobs and Skills Hub!
About the programme
Students will develop a broad knowledge and awareness of key aspects of the computing sector at Level 4 through six core units (mandatory) which include one unit assessed by a Pearson-set assignment and two further optional units at Level 4. The units/year are:
Year 1 (2023 – 2024) _Units:
- Unit 1: Programming (Core unit))
- Unit 2: Networking (Core unit. Cisco_CCNA materials are embedded in this unit)
- Unit 3: Professional Practice (Core unit)
- Unit 4: Database Design& Development (Core unit)
Year 2 (2024-2025) _ Units:
- Unit 5: Security (Core unit)
- Unit 6: Planning Computing Project (Pearson-set)
- Unit 7: Software Development Lifecycles (Core unit)
- Unit 13: Website Design & Development (Optional unit)
The course will also develop a broad range of transferable skills, which include communicating, team work, planning & organising, problem solving, IT skills and numerical techniques.
Entry Requirements
GCSE English and maths at A* to C (or equivalent) and a UCAS Tariff score of 48-64 from a full Level 3 qualification such as BTEC, A Level or an Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution in maths, physics, engineering, science, computer science, electronic systems or similar.
All students who are non-native English speakers and who have not undertaken their final two years of schooling in English, must demonstrate capability in English at a standard equivalent to IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent. We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications.
Mature students with appropriate related industry experience are encouraged to apply.
Who is this course for?
This two-year part-time course is for those who are employed or seeking employment in the Computing and ICT industry.
How to apply
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