Anne Colgan
The course is great fun - whether it’s for a career or just to enjoy. Most people are nervous when you meet a bunch of new people, but everyone was there to learn and have fun!
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements for this course are 80 UCAS Tariff points, which may be achieved through a range of qualifications, including:
- 1 or more A Level
- BTEC Level 3
- GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above
- Functional Skills Level 2 qualifications
Details
The units offered cover a range of computer-related skills the core units studied are:
- Programming
- Networking
- Professional Practice
- Database Design & Development
- Security
- Managing a Successful Computing Project
- Computer Systems Architecture
- Computing Research Project
- Business Intelligence
In addition to the core units the course will also include five optional units.
The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials and E-learning.
This qualification gives you eligibility for membership of the British Computing Society as an associate member on completion of the course.
Work Experience
This course offers a greater level of collaborative development to work alongside organisations like Zen Internet to allow you to gain professional qualifications alongside your studies.
Progression
The HTQ will provide wider technical training that includes the skills, knowledge and behaviours crucial to the digital economy, meaning you will be perfectly equipped to join the digital workforce.
You'll be well-prepared to take on roles in general computing such as:
- Systems Analyst
- Data Designer
- Systems Tester
- Database Administrator
- IT Project Manager
- IT Support Technician
- Web Designer
With additional experience and training, it can also support you to pursue digital roles such as:
- Artificial Intelligence Architect
- Web Developer
- Growth Hacker
- Cloud Specialist
