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2. COMPUTING COURSES 2009 Diploma Multimedia & Games Development Development HigherDiplomaIT BTEC 1st SystemSupport LevelOne LevelTwoLevelThree BTEC Nat Award/Cert/Dip Multimedia & Games Development

3. Diploma Multimedia & Games Development This is a level one course available at the Wellington Road Campus Entry requirements four GCSE at a grade E or above Games Design Web page, Artwork and Imaging Word processing, Spreadsheet, Databases Project planning, monitoring and evaluation E-portfolio English & Maths Entry requirements four GCSE at a grade E or above Games Design Web page, Artwork and Imaging Word processing, Spreadsheet, Databases Project planning, monitoring and evaluation E-portfolio English & Maths NEWCOURSENEWCOURSE

4. BTEC 1 st SYSTEM SUPPORT This is a one year course available at the Wellington Road Campus Entry requirements four GCSE at a grade D or above or a level 1 qualification (Merit) Hardware and Software Installation Web Page Design IT Applications Database and Spreadsheets Key Skills Entry requirements four GCSE at a grade D or above or a level 1 qualification (Merit) Hardware and Software Installation Web Page Design IT Applications Database and Spreadsheets Key Skills

5. BTEC NAT AWARD/DIP/CERT Multimedia & Games Development This is a two year course available at the Wellington Road Campus Entry requirements four GCSE at a grade C or above or a level two qualification (Merit) plus English & Maths Multimedia and web development Games Programming Network & PC Systems IT applications Use of ICT in the workplace English & Maths Entry requirements four GCSE at a grade C or above or a level two qualification (Merit) plus English & Maths Multimedia and web development Games Programming Network & PC Systems IT applications Use of ICT in the workplace English & Maths NEWCOURSENEWCOURSE

6. HIGHER DIPLOMA IT NEW COURSE Year 1 Year 2 Year 2 Unit 1 The Potential of TechnologyUnit 5 Multimedia and Digital Projects Unit 2 Understanding Organisations **Unit 6 Making Projects Successful ** Unit 3 Professional DevelopmentUnit 7 Managing Technology Systems Unit 4 Creating Technology SolutionsUnit 8 Extended Project ** Functional Skills English/Maths/IT ** A level or BTEC Nat Award 10 DAYS WORK EXPERIENCEPLTS This is a two year course available at the Wellington Road Campus This is a two year course available at the Wellington Road Campus Entry requirements 4 GCSE grade C or above or a level 2 qualification (Merit) + English & Maths Entry requirements 4 GCSE grade C or above or a level 2 qualification (Merit) + English & Maths ** exam

7. AS / A2 Computing This is a Citysix two year course available at the Paget Road campus Entry requirements four GCSE at a grade C or above Multimedia and Web Development PC Systems Use of IT in the Workplace IT Applications Project Management Key Skills Entry requirements four GCSE at a grade C or above Multimedia and Web Development PC Systems Use of IT in the Workplace IT Applications Project Management Key Skills

8. Computing Courses Overview Course Entry Requirements Higher Diploma Two year course 4 GCSE at a grade C or above or a level two qualification (Merit) + English & Maths = 3.5 A Levels BTEC Nat Award Cert/Dip Multimedia & Games Design Two year course 4 GCSE at a grade C or above or a level two qualification (Merit )+ English & Maths = 3 A Levels BTEC 1 st System Support One year course 4 GCSE at a grade D or above or a level one qualification plus English & Maths (Merit) Diploma Multimedia & Games Design One year course 4 GCSE at a grade E or above or Certificate in ICT plus English & Maths

9. Computing Courses Computing Skills Better Salary Qualifications Better Job Opportunities Access to University Courses

10. Financial Support Educational Maintenance Allowance Helpline phone number – 0808 10 6219 www.dfes.gov.uk/financialhelp/ema Adult Learning Grant Helpline phone number -0800 10 0900 http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAnd Learning/AdultLearning/Adultlearninggr ant/index.htm http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAnd Learning/AdultLearning/Adultlearninggr ant/index.htm Bus Pass

11. Next Step You will receive an Offer Letter You will receive an Offer Letter Welcome Day Thursday 2 nd September Welcome Day Thursday 2 nd September Hand in Exam Results & Certificates Hand in Exam Results & Certificates Course Start Monday 6 th September Course Start Monday 6 th September

12. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Chris Parry parryc@wolvcoll.ac.uk parryc@wolvcoll.ac.uk O1902 821149 COLLEGE DIRECT 01902 836000