1. Computing & Information Communication Technology
Neath Port Talbot
College

2. School of Computing & IT
Senior Systems Analyst
Senior Database Administrator
Teaching (with PGCE)
IT Sales
Web Design
Network Manager
80 UCAS points plus GCSE Maths & English (1 Suitable A Level). Suitable HNC. Mature students by interview
B.Sc. Computing (Information Systems Engineering)
University Degree
Minimum 5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above. Must include Maths or English. Or BTEC Level 2 Diploma in ICT and subject to Interview
HND in Computing
(Information Systems)
Systems Analyst Database Administrator Multimedia Design Website Administrator
Programmer
Network Engineer
Minimum 5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above. Must include Maths or English. Or BTEC Level 2 Diploma in ICT and subject to Interview
BTEC Level 3
Extended Diploma in ICT
Technical Support User Support Network &/or Software Developer
Minimum 2 GCSE’s at Grade C . Or BTEC Introductory Diploma in ICT and subject to Interview
Computer Operator
Trainee IT Support Technician
End User Support Technician
IT Apprenticeship
BTEC Level 2
Diploma in ICT
Minimum 2 GCSE’s at grades E or F and subject to Interview
BTEC Level 1
Introductory Diploma in Work
Computer Operator

3. A Level Computing Course Description
A 2 year course designed to develop a sound theoretical background, as well as, relevant skills in various aspects of computing
Year 1 (AS) covers hardware and communication, software, system development.
It also looks at analysis, design, software development, documentation, testing and evaluation of a system, leading to a solution to a given problem.
Year 2 (A2) looks at widening the knowledge base and focusing deeper on the aforementioned areas.
Exam Board WJEC
Entry Requirements
Six GCSE passes at Grade A to C

4. A Level ICT Course Description
A 2 year course aiming to develop an understanding of the effects and limitations of ICT and of the new opportunities it provides within organisations and society.
It will also develop practical skills in problem solving in the wider sense.
Year One (AS) looks at information systems and presenting information.
Year Two (A2) covers the use and impact of ICT and looks at undertaking a project on relational
databases.
Exam Board WJEC
Entry Requirements
Six GCSE passes at Grade A to C

5. National Diploma in IT
This is a 2 year programme where students will follow a range of topics from the list below:
Communication And Employability Skills for IT
Computer Systems
Software Design & Development
E-commerce
It Systems Troubleshooting & Repair
Database Skills
Developing Computer Games
Digital Graphics & Computers
Information Systems
Network Management
Event Driven Programming
Website Production & Management
Interactive Media Authoring
Computer Game Design
Advanced Spreadsheet Skills
Mathematics for IT Practitioners
IT Systems Analysis & Design
Communications Technologies
Client Side Customisation of Web Pages
Maintaining Computer Systems
Web Animation for Interactive Media
Exam Board Edexcel
Entry Requirements
Subsidiary Diploma (2 A-Levels) 4 GCSEs at Grade A to C
Extended Diploma (3 A-Levels) 5 GCSEs at Grade A to C
Must include Maths and English A to C

6. Level Two Diploma in IT Course Description
There is potential for the qualification to prepare learners for employment in the appropriate vocational sector and it is suitable for those who have decided that they wish to enter a particular area of work. It is broadly equivalent to four GCSEs. Some learners may wish to gain the qualification in order to enter a specialist area of employment or to progress to a Level 3 programme
Exam Board BTEC
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade C or an Introductory Diploma in ICT at Merit/Distinction plus interview.
Career Prospects
Learners can progress onto other Higher Level qualifications in ICT or secure employment in a range of business and ICT organisations

7. Level One Diploma in IT Course Description
This course enables learners to develop their understanding and practical skills through looking at how ICT is used in industry and commerce using a range of software applications, and through looking at jobs that involve working with ICT.
Exam Board BTEC
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grades E & F and interview.
Career Prospects
The Introductory Diploma can stand as a basic qualification in ICT by itself. It can also be used as a basis for progression onto other further education courses. It can also be used to progress onto the First Diploma in ICT for Practitioners.

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