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IT & Computing
Start-up your career by choosing a course in IT and Computing. The opportunities in IT are vast with computers playing a vital role in many businesses from banks and building societies to transport authorities, airports and airlines. Over 20 million people use computer technology and the internet everyday at work in the UK alone*. Our IT and Computing courses aim to serve you with a wide range of skills and knowledge by covering subjects such as software development, hardware repairs and networking. After your course you could progress onto a Foundation Degree at Trafford College such as Applied Computing, onto a related degree programme at university or directly into employment.
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IT and Computing courses take place at the Altrincham site
The BTEC First Diploma for ICT Practitioners will enable learners to gain a nationally recognised vocational qualification to either enter employment in ICT related occupations, or progress onto higher ICT qualifications. Learners will develop ICT skills and techniques as well as the personal qualities essential for working life.
Course Details
The course is modular and includes 2 compulsory units:
- Introduction to Computer Systems
- Using ICT to Present Information
Additional units may include:
- Web Development
- ICT Graphics
- Software Design and Development
- Customising Applications Software
- e-business
- Plus Functional Skills in Maths and Englis
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The BTEC Introductory Diploma in IT at Work will enable learners to develop a range of employability skills, techniques and personal qualities essential for success in working life. Learners will develop their knowledge of IT through a combination of practical and theory skills gained in the course. This will provide a stepping stone into employment or onto higher level courses.
The course is modular and includes 3 compulsory units:
- Starting Work in the IT industry
- Working in the IT industry
- Developing Skills in IT.
5 additional units which include:
- Digital Devices
- Using the Internet
- IT Application
- Financial Managemen
- Personal Effectiveness
Plus Functional Skills in Maths and English
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This course is for students who want to progress onto a HND or degree with an IT and Business theme or into employment within the IT sector.
The course is modular and includes 6 mandatory units:
- Impact of the use of IT on Business Systems
- Communication and Employability Skills in IT
- Computer Systems
- Information Systems
- Organisational Systems Security
- e-Commerce
12 additional units which may include:
- Website Production and Management
- Communication Technologies
- Advanced Database Skills
- Introduction to Marketing
- Human Computer Interface
- Digital Graphics and Computers
- Principles of Networking
- IT Technical Support
- Maintaining Computer Systems
- Advanced Spreadsheets
- Installing and Upgrading Software
- Exploring Business Activit
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This course is for students who want to progress into studying software engineering at degree level or into work as programmers or systems analysts.
The course is modular and includes 6 mandatory units:
- Communication and Employability Skills for IT
- Computer Systems
- Information Systems
- IT Systems Analysis and Design
- Principles of Software Design and Development
- Event Driven Programming
12 Additional units:
- IT Project (counts as 2 units)
- Advanced Spreadsheet Skills
- Website Production and Management
- Maintaining Computer Systems
- e-Commerce
- Client Side Customisation of Web Pages
- Digital Graphics and Computers
- Installing and Upgrading Software
- Advanced Database Skills
- Communication Technologies
- Networked Systems Securit
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This course is for students who want to study hardware or networking at degree level or progress into employment as an IT Technician.
The course is modular and includes 6 mandatory units:
- Communication and Employability Skills in IT
- Computer Systems
- Information Systems
- Organisational Systems Security
- IT Technical Support
- IT Systems Troubleshooting and Repair
There are also 12 additional units:
- IT Project (counts as 2 units)
- Advanced Database Skills
- Advanced Spreadsheet Skills
- Communication Technologies
- Client Side Customisation of Web Pages
- Maintaining Computer Systems
- Website Production and Management
- Installing and Upgrading Software
- Digital Graphics and Computers
- Networked Systems Security
- e-Commerc
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