HNC Computing – Fulltime Course

Awarding Body: SQA (Scottish Qualification Authority)

Course Title: HNC Computing
Group Award Code: GF3E 15
Modes of Study: Fulltime Learning – (Starting throughout the academic year, please contact for further information)
Progression to:  HND Technical Support & HND Networking
Progression to: HND Software Development & HND Computer Science
Progression to: 3.  Entry into the first year of related BSc Computing Degree programmes at most UK universities

Course Introduction:

HND Technical Support & HND Networking

The HNC Computing will provide you with useful foundations for a successful career in computing technology. It is a broad-based course which will introduce you to, and develop your knowledge of, aspects of technical support and networking. This course has been developed as a gateway to the IT sector. The learners will gain an understanding of computer software, hardware and networking. This course will allow students to study towards an up-to-date qualification in many of the skills that are in demand for many different types of career in Network Computing & Technical Support.

HND Software Development & HND Computer Science

The HNC Computing course aims to equip students with the skills leading to a variety of employment opportunities. This course will introduce learners to a large array of software development skills which are required to compete in an expanding software labour force. It is a broad-based course which will introduce you to, and develop your knowledge of, aspects of Software Programming, Database, Web Technology and Project Management. The HNC Computing from ITPT offers a range of broad based software technology, web technology and database modules including modules that cover elements of the Java Programming, SQL, user centred design and etc.

These technologies can be learned and mastered by completing the both HNC & HND.

Topics may include:

• Design, Build and Maintain Web Sites
• Develop Small Scale Stand Alone and Mobile Applications
• Design and Develop Databases to Work with Applications
• Demonstrate Professional Skills Required for Industry
• Carryout Technical Support
• Small Network Administration
• Programming languages, testing and different stages
• Data Science
• Project Management

This Higher National Qualification integrates learning materials from industry standard vendors such as Cisco and CompTIA which can help students to prepare for a variety of vendor certification exams.

• CISO IT Essential
• CompTIA Security +
• CompTIA A +
• CompTIA Cloud Essential +
• CompTIA Network +
• Oracle: Database Design & Programming, SQL Programming
• CIW: Database & Web Development
• ITS

Entry Requirements:

Minimum Entry Requirements: 

• One Higher and three Intermediate 2 courses (including at least one from Computing); OR
• One Higher and three Standard Grades at Credit Level; OR
• One Higher and three National 5 qualifications; OR
• A national qualification at SCQF Level 6 in a related subject (such as Digital Media Computing, Computing: Technical Support or Networking); OR
• One Higher pass or an NC in a Computing subject (e.g. NC in Technical Support at an Intermediate 2 or equivalent) OR
• GSVQ level III OR
• A programme of national Units to the course you want to study OR
• Two passes at Higher or above OR
• An equivalent qualification OR
• Basic Knowledge of Computing OR
• IT Professional Training recognises that many students come to the institutes with a wide range of expertise, skills and knowledge that has never been officially assessed. This may have been gained through a variety of personal situations OR
• If you do not have the relevant qualifications for the course you applied for, you will be required to provide details of your previous learning experiences that are of the same level as the entry qualifications for your selected course.

è Other equivalent qualifications or computing experience will also be considered

è Applicants with relevant experience but without formal qualifications may be accepted via interview.

Please visit our website for more information on the course content and prerequisites to join the course:
https://www.itpt.co.uk/courses/hnd-cyber-security/

Career Prospects

Graduates from this programme will be well-positioned to apply for industry jobs such as;

1. IT Technician
2. Systems Administrator
3. Junior Software Developer
4. Software Administrator
5. Web Administrator
6. Assistant Project Manager
7. Data Administrator
8. Data Analyst
9. Web Developer

Learning Modes:

Part Time Distance learning is also available.

Funding information:

For Full Time Courses:

https://www.saas.gov.uk/full-time

Eligible students can apply for tuition fee assistance, bursaries, and student loans.

Self- funded:

This Course can be self-funded, for fee please contact us at info@itpt.co.uk

Contact us:

To contact us via our website, please follow the below link;

https://www.itpt.co.uk/contact-us/

If you require further information please contact us at:
Email Address for General Enquiries: info@itpt.co.uk
For HNC/HND Admission Enquiries: admissions@itpt.co.uk
Telephone Numbers: 0131 552 5558|0131 552 5800
Website Address:  https://www.itpt.co.uk/ for more information
WhatsApp: 07910074185 (For Edinburgh Centre only)
SMS Text Messages: 07910074185 (For Edinburgh Centre only)
Facebook Address: https://www.facebook.com/ITProfessionalTrainingEdinburgh/