IT CTEC Level 3 Introductory Diploma (Extended Certificate)

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1. Personal Details (including Home Address, Email Address and Contact Number)
2. A full list of all of your predicted grades

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There is always a demand for IT professionals with high-level skills and this demand is predicted to grow in the future. At Wyke we deliver courses designed to provide you with the skills required to take advantage of the many HE study and career opportunities available in IT.

Cambridge Technical (CTEC) courses available at Wyke: CTEC Introductory Diploma in IT (1x A Level Equivalent) and a Diploma in IT and Computing (2x A Level Equivalent.)

The Introductory Diploma in Information Technology is a great choice for students who are interested in learning about Information Technology and how it is applied in business. You will also have the opportunity to develop App and Web development skills.

The Diploma in Information Technology is a 2-year course combining technical academic content with advanced work-related computing skills. One of the main focuses of this course is software development including computer programming and web, mobile app and games development.

The department uses a number of hi-tech IT suites equipped with the latest hardware and software, a practical lab for the assembly and configuration of computers and networks, and also makes use of interactive on-line resources to facilitate independent learning. Practical skills are an essential part of the course and our well equipped IT suites supported by experienced teachers and skilled technicians ensure opportunities are available to enhance learning and develop skills and confidence in this subject.

INTRODUCTORY DIPLOMA IN IT

Units include*:

• Fundamentals of IT (Exam)
• Global Information (Exam)
• Application Design
• Games Design & Development
• Web Design and Prototyping

* Please note due to the rapidly changing IT industry our courses and units are subject to change.

50% exams, 50% coursework

Information on course specific and pathway specific entry criteria can be found on our website.

Having a qualification in IT can open up a world of opportunities in both university choices and career options. If you are considering applying to university to study computer science, software engineering, computer systems engineering, games programming, computer animation or any other related subject, then then our computing courses are ideal. However, students have used our courses as a stepping stone to a range of courses at university. Possible career choices include: Computer Programmer IT Technician Website Developer Games Developer App Developer Systems Analyst Business IT Manager Having an IT qualification will put you in great stead for a huge range of careers, not just in IT. Valued by universities and employers, it is a great qualification to have.