Information Technology - Vocational Level 3 Extended Diploma

Course Leader: Maryon WearingEmail: maryon.wearing@qmc.ac.uk

Fact File• This qualification is good preparation for employment in the IT industry or undertaking a related university course.• You will gain knowledge of the types of work carried out in the IT industry and skills in a range of areas including PC maintenance, network construction and programming.• Many students have successfully secured Sponsored Degree Apprenticeships.

Course SummaryA BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma is a practical, work-related course. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. As well as learning about the employment area you have chosen, you will develop the skills you need to start or progress a career. It is equivalent to three A Levels which means that, when you have finished the course, you can choose whether to get a job straight away or go into higher education first. At the end of the first year, subject to successful completion of coursework, you will be awarded a Level 3 BTEC 90 Credit Diploma prior to transferring to the second year.

Specific entry requirementsYou will normally need to have at least one of the following:• A BTEC Level 2 Certificate, Extended Certificate or Diploma in a related subject (at Merit or above)• At least 5/6 GCSEs at grades 5 or above, preferably including English and Mathematics

Progression skills and opportunitiesYou will gain knowledge of the types of work carried out in the IT industry and skills in a range of areas including PC maintenance, network construction and programming. Your main area of interest will be IT and Computing and you may already have experience of using computers. You will be hard working, self-reliant and responsible. You will be working in a group of like-minded students with similar interests. The work that you do will be of a practical nature but will also require some research and report writing. There will be no formal examinations as is found in traditional A Level courses.

Companies in the Basingstoke area offer a wide range of jobs that you could apply for after achieving this qualification.

This qualification is good preparation for employment in the IT industry or undertaking a related H.E. course. BTEC is often combined with A Level Mathematics which is recommended if you want to follow a Computer Science course at University BTEC National Extended Diplomas are valued by employers and higher education (universities and colleges). Students go into careers in many IT-related disciplines as technicians and technical support and can progress to professional status in their chosen field. Many students have successfully secured Sponsored Degree Apprenticeships.

If you want to get a job straight away you could begin work in or start training for a career in a field such as: Technical SupportNetworkingSystems / Network Security

Some of these jobs required that you go to University or College to further your studies. You could take a Degree or a BTEC Higher National in subjects such as:Computing Computer ScienceComputer NetworkSoftware DevelopmentAnimation, Games & Effects

How is the course assessed?The course is assessed by means of a number of assignments. Each Unit may have up to four assignments to complete. A point score will be awarded for each Unit you complete depending on the quality of the work you submit. All the points will be added together at the end of the course and an overall three letter grade awarded combining P (Pass), M (Merit) and D (Distinction), D* (Starred Distinction) e.g. MMP, where M stands for Merit and P for Pass.

What topics will I be studying?The course is made up of 18 Units – each unit takes approximately 60 hours of study. You will take 9 Units in each year of the course.

Over the two years of the course, the following units are offered: Core Units: Communication & Employability Skills in IT, Computer Systems, Information Systems Specialist Units: IT Technical Support, Event Driven Programming, Organisational System Security, Systems Analysis and Design, Database Design, Computer Systems Architecture, Website Development, Digital Graphics, Computer Animation, Communication Technologies, Computer Networks, Spreadsheet Modelling, IT Systems Troubleshooting and Repair, Multimedia Design and Project Management.

Will I need any specialist materials or equipment?At the start of the course materials and resources will be made available to you and on the virtual learning environment.

Art, Craft and Design - A LevelHead of Department: James Fraser-Murison

Email: james.fraser-murison@qmc.ac.uk

Fact File• For students planning a career in Art and Design, the A Level course will have the necessary breadth of work for entry onto a Degree or Foundation degree in Art and Design.• Some students study a one year full-time Art and Design Foundation course before progressing to degree level. A few students go directly into work related areas. Typical career options include fine art, illustration, textile design, interiors, fashion design, fashion promotion and three-dimensional design, including jewellery, costume and theatre.• Combines well with many other subjects at A level including other Art, Design or Media A levels.

Course SummaryArt, Craft & Design is a multi-disciplinary course which involves working with a wide variety of techniques and processes. In the first year, the course expands and develops students’ practical skills, knowledge and understanding of materials. Students will learn a wide variety of drawing, printmaking, craft and textile techniques and will create exciting contemporary artwork in two and three dimensions. This is deal if you want to explore processes and techniques from across the department.

During the second year the course seeks to build on the knowledge gained during the first year and develop the ability to work independently through sustained investigations, development of ideas and in depth analysis. Students will work on a variety of briefs but they will be more personally directed and in depth. The conclusion of the 2 year A level course will be for students to present two components of work in the form of a portfolio with an externally set assignment.

Specific entry requirementsIt is recommended that you have a grade 5 or above in an Art or relevant Technology subject. If this is not applicable, you should bring a small portfolio of work to your enrolment interview.

Being open to experimentation and to trying new things, as well as having a creative outlook and a willingness to work hard, is highly valued.

Information Technology - Vocational Level 3 Extended Diploma

Course Leader: Maryon WearingEmail: maryon.wearing@qmc.ac.uk

Fact File• This qualification is good preparation for employment in the IT industry or undertaking a related university course.• You will gain knowledge of the types of work carried out in the IT industry and skills in a range of areas including PC maintenance, network construction and programming.• Many students have successfully secured Sponsored Degree Apprenticeships.

Course SummaryA BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma is a practical, work-related course. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. As well as learning about the employment area you have chosen, you will develop the skills you need to start or progress a career. It is equivalent to three A Levels which means that, when you have finished the course, you can choose whether to get a job straight away or go into higher education first. At the end of the first year, subject to successful completion of coursework, you will be awarded a Level 3 BTEC 90 Credit Diploma prior to transferring to the second year.

Specific entry requirementsYou will normally need to have at least one of the following:• A BTEC Level 2 Certificate, Extended Certificate or Diploma in a related subject (at Merit or above)• At least 5/6 GCSEs at grades 5 or above, preferably including English and Mathematics

Progression skills and opportunitiesYou will gain knowledge of the types of work carried out in the IT industry and skills in a range of areas including PC maintenance, network construction and programming. Your main area of interest will be IT and Computing and you may already have experience of using computers. You will be hard working, self-reliant and responsible. You will be working in a group of like-minded students with similar interests. The work that you do will be of a practical nature but will also require some research and report writing. There will be no formal examinations as is found in traditional A Level courses.

Royal College of Art, London College of Fashion, Royal School of Needlework, UCA (Farnham,Epsom), UAL (Kingston, Camberwell), Manchester Metropolitan, Bournemouth, Falmouth,Brighton, Winchester and UWE (Bristol).

How is the course assessed?The course is divided into 18 Units which are all equally weighted. 9 units are completed in year 1 for the Subsidiary Diploma and 9 units in year 2 to complete the Extended Diploma which is equivalent to 3 A levels. Each unit is marked at Pass, Merit or Distinction.

What topics will I be studying?• Painting and Drawing• Printmaking• Textiles• Digital and film photography• Illustration• Typography• 3D Design• Contemporary Fine Art• Digital Art• Branding

Will I need any specialist materials or equipment?The studio fee of £125 per year covers most of the materials that students will require. Students may wish to purchase additional craft materials to develop additional skills within their area of interest. There will be the opportunity to take part in a residential trip.

Companies in the Basingstoke area offer a wide range of jobs that you could apply for after achieving this qualification.

This qualification is good preparation for employment in the IT industry or undertaking a related H.E. course. BTEC is often combined with A Level Mathematics which is recommended if you want to follow a Computer Science course at University BTEC National Extended Diplomas are valued by employers and higher education (universities and colleges). Students go into careers in many IT-related disciplines as technicians and technical support and can progress to professional status in their chosen field. Many students have successfully secured Sponsored Degree Apprenticeships.

If you want to get a job straight away you could begin work in or start training for a career in a field such as: Technical SupportNetworkingSystems / Network Security

Some of these jobs required that you go to University or College to further your studies. You could take a Degree or a BTEC Higher National in subjects such as:Computing Computer ScienceComputer NetworkSoftware DevelopmentAnimation, Games & Effects

How is the course assessed?The course is assessed by means of a number of assignments. Each Unit may have up to four assignments to complete. A point score will be awarded for each Unit you complete depending on the quality of the work you submit. All the points will be added together at the end of the course and an overall three letter grade awarded combining P (Pass), M (Merit) and D (Distinction), D* (Starred Distinction) e.g. MMP, where M stands for Merit and P for Pass.

What topics will I be studying?The course is made up of 18 Units – each unit takes approximately 60 hours of study. You will take 9 Units in each year of the course.

Over the two years of the course, the following units are offered: Core Units: Communication & Employability Skills in IT, Computer Systems, Information Systems Specialist Units: IT Technical Support, Event Driven Programming, Organisational System Security, Systems Analysis and Design, Database Design, Computer Systems Architecture, Website Development, Digital Graphics, Computer Animation, Communication Technologies, Computer Networks, Spreadsheet Modelling, IT Systems Troubleshooting and Repair, Multimedia Design and Project Management.

Will I need any specialist materials or equipment?At the start of the course materials and resources will be made available to you and on the virtual learning environment.

Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke, Hants, RG21 3HF Tel: 01256 417500 Email: info@qmc.ac.uk www.qmc.ac.uk

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