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Digital Development and Computing!Skills for Work and Life

Vocational Studies Digital Development Level 1

The Introduction to computing course will allow you to develop a strong foundation of specialist skills required within the IT sector.
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  • Attendance - Full-time
  • Duration - 1 year
  • Start Date - September - June
  • Where - Huddersfield Centre, Springfield Sixth Form Centre
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OVERVIEW

This course is a great introduction into the IT industry. It will enable you to develop your generic and sector-specific skills to work within the fast-paced computing industry.
On this course, you will learn about the importance of organising and prioritising workload within the industry, as well as developing your communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
During this course you will also begin to gain knowledge on more sector-specific skills, such as creating and developing a website, learning and using multiple computer programs, applications and software to solve technical issues.
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A minimum of 4 GCSEs with the following grades: English at 2 or above and maths at 1 or above and 2 other GCSEs at 2 or above. If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
You will be assessed through projects, practical demonstrations, observations, written assessments and report writing.
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Careers in IT include IT support, computer programming and developing, games development and website development.

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