Computing
Courses Available
- NC Advanced Technology Studies
NC Advanced Technology Studies
This course incorporates NC Digital Media Computing at SCQF level 6 and is designed to extend the knowledge and skills of students who have a range of basic Computing or IT skills.
Employment Options
This course is designed to allow progression to study at HN level. However, successful candidates may seek employment at entry level within the IT sector. The course is designed to develop employability skills and many of the units map to the National Occupational Standards for IT Users determined by the Sector Skills Council.
Educational Progression Routes
- HNC Computing: Technical Support
- HNC Computing: Software Development
- HNC Web Development and Animation
- HNC Interactive Media
Course Content
- Interactive Media
- Computer Hardware & Software
- Essential skills relevant to the computing industry
- Computer Networking
- Developing Software
Entry Requirements
- NC Computing / Digital Media Computing
- Appropriate group of NQ Units at Intermediate 2
- Previous Computing knowledge
- Applicants with relevant experience by interview
Assessment
- Continuous, with a mix of practical and theoretical assessments
- No final examination
Duration
- August 2012 - June 2013
Attendance
- Full-time
- Part-time may be available by arrangement
SCQF Level
- 5/6
- NC Digital Media Computing
NC Digital Media Computing
This course is designed to provide students with a broad range of basic computing skills required by many employers and progression to further study.
Employment Options
This course is designed to allow progression to study at advanced levels. However successful candidates may seek emloyment at entry level within the IT sector. The course is designed to develop employability skills and many of the units map to the National Occupational Standards for IT Users determined by the Sector Skills Council.
Educational Progression Routes
- NC Advanced Technology Studies SCQF Level 6
- HNC Computing Technical Support
- HNC Computing Software Development
- HNC Interactive Media
Course Content
- Internet & On-line Communications
- Web Design
- Animation
- Programming
- Computer Game Design & Gaming
- Digital Photography & Video
- Development of essential skills within a computing context
Entry Requirements
- 4 Standard Grade passes at Grade 4 or above
- A range of passes at Intermediate 1 (SCQF level 4)
- Previous Computing knowledge
- Applicants with relevant experience by interview
Assessment
- Continuous, with a mix of practical and theoretical assessments
- No final examination
Duration
- August 2012 - June 2013
Attendance
- Full-time
SCQF Level
- 5
- HNC Computing: Software Development
HNC Computing: Software Development
This course is designed to develop generic computing skills and also more specific systems and software development skills.
Employment Options
This course aims to equip students with the skills leading to a variety of employment opportunities such as in an IT/Computing-related post at technician level.
Educational Progression Routes
- HND Computing: Software Development
- First or second year university entry dependent on course and institution
Course Content
- Software Development
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Project Management
- IT Applications
- Computer Architecture
- Operating Systems
Entry Requirements
- 2 SQA Higher Grade passes (A-D band)
- NC Advanced Technology Studies
- Appropriate group of National Units
- Applicants with relevant experience by interview
Assessment
- Continuous, with a mix of practical projects and theoretical assessments
- Examination in Spring term
Duration
- August 2012 - June 2013
Attendance
- Full-time
Part-time may be available by arrangement
SCQF Level
- 7
- HNC Computing: Technical Support
HNC Computing: Technical Support
This award is designed to provide academic and technician training leading to the skills necessary to design, implement and support IT systems in a range of industries.
Employment Options
The HNC Computing course aims to equip students with the skills leading to a variety of employment opportunities such as in an IT/Computing-related post at technician level (technical support position).
Educational Progression Routes
- HND Computing: Technical Support
First or second year university entry dependent on course and institution
Course Content
- Building LANS
- Computer Operating Systems
- Programming
- Computer Applications
- Project Management
- Computer Architecture
Entry Requirements
- 2 SQA Higher Grade passes (A-D band)
- NC Advanced Technology Studies
- Appropriate group of National Units
- Applicants with relevant experience by interview
Assessment
- Continuous, with a mix of practical and theoretical assessments
- Examination in Spring term
Duration
- August 2012 - June 2013
Attendance
- Full-time
- Part-time: by arrangement, subject to availability
- Day-release: by arrangement, over 3 years, subject to availability
SCQF Level
- 7
- HND Computing: Technical Support
- HND Computing: Software Development
HND Computing: Software Development
The HND Computing: Software Development will allow students to develop a range of specialist technical software development skills and knowledge in programming and systems development.
Employment Options
The HND Computing: Software Development will prepare students for employment in an IT/Computing-related post at technician or professional level in a software development role.
Educational Progression Routes
Second or third year university entry dependent on course and institution.
Course Content
- Software Development
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Software Engineering
- Professional Issues in Computing
- Computer Networking
- Oracle Academy
Entry Requirements
- HNC Computing
- HNC Computing: Software Development
Assessment
- Continuous, with a mix of practical projects and theoretical assessments
- Graded unit project
Duration
- August 2012 - June 2013
Attendance
- Full-time
- Part-time may be available by arrangement
SCQF Level
- 8
- HND Computing: Technical Support
HND Computing: Technical Support
This course is designed to prepare students for entry to technician or ‘help-desk’ employment or to 3rd year of a relevant degree programme.
Employment Options
The HND Computing: Technical Support will prepare students for employment in an IT/Computing-related post at technician or professional level in a technical support role.
Educational Progression Routes
Second or third year university entry dependent on course and institution.
Course Content
- Administering Networks
- Client & Network Server Operating Systems
- Network Technology
- Oracle Academy
- Professional Issues in Computing
Entry Requirements
- HNC Computing
- HNC Computing: Technical Support
Assessment
- Continuous, with a mix of practical and theoretical assessments
- Graded project
Duration
- August 2012 - June 2013
Attendance
- Full-time
- Part-time: by arrangement, subject to availability
- Day-release: by arrangement, over 3 years, subject to availability
SCQF Level
- 8
