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This is a full-time programme which comprises of 8 modules studied over one year. The HTQ (Higher Technical Qualification) will enable you to develop a range of specialist skills to meet the demands of employers. You will learn through a variety of teaching methods which will aim to meet the needs of each individual and accommodate different learning styles for example, case studies, assessments, group work, practical work, projects, extended writing and interactive activities.
Core Units:
• Programming
• Networking
• Professional Practice
• Database Design & Development
• Security
• Planning a Computing Project
Specialist Mandatory Unit:
• Cyber Security
Likely Non-core units:
• Website Design & Development
All lecturers teaching this course hold a PCGE or equivalent qualification in education as well as a degree in Computer Science.
Course Format: blended
Teaching time: 2 evenings a week, one is face-to-face and one is online
Location: T1 Campus of Tameside College
Greater Manchester has a vital and growing IT and Digital industries sector with key developments such as Media City that are driving job creation. There are more opportunities than ever to become an I.T. professional and to develop an exciting and potentially prosperous career in I.T. and Computing. The field of I.T. and Computing are constantly evolving – new developments in I.T. infrastructure in retail, manufacturing, business systems and the web means that there will always be the demand for well qualified and experienced I.T. professionals. By undertaking the Pearson HTQ Higher National Certificate in Computing you can build a strong foundation of essential knowledge and hands-on practical skills to ensure that you are well positioned to enter or progress further in I.T. and Computing job roles specialising in Cyber Security.
The course is taught by expert teaching staff with a wide range of industrial experience. Learning in state of the art rooms, learners will use industry standard hardware and software and have access to extensive VLE with resources and online submission. There is also a games design & development studio with VR technologies.
Tameside College is an Amazon Web Services Academy. You will have the opportunity to undertake formal AWS courses and become a certified practitioner. You will have access to the Amazon Learner Labs for both the AWS Academy and HNC courses.
At Tameside College we recognise that your outcome from your programme should be finding that perfect job role or progressing on your career path, so we help you to become more employable as a result of undertaking this programme. Tameside College has links with a range of employers through our association with Manchester Digital.
64 UCAS points or relevant industrial experience.
• This HTQ HNC course is assessed through written and practical assignments.
• The AWS courses are assessed through written and practical exams
You will recieve a HTQ Higher National Certificate in Computing on completion of this course, accredited by Pearsons.
On successful completion of this qualification you can progress to:
• HTQ HND (Higher National Diploma) in Computing