Level 1 IT

The units you will study are likely to include:

Core Units:

• Being Organised
• Developing a Personal Progression Plan
• Working with Others
• Researching a Topic

You will also study six vocational units:

• Designing an Interactive Presentation
• Creating a Spreadsheet to Solve Problems
• Creating a Website
• Developing Digital Information Using IT
• Communicating with Customers
• Creating an Animation

All units are subject to change and may be withdrawn.

This course is ideal if you have an interest in IT, have little experience and wish to improve your skills and confidence, or if you wish to develop skills and understanding of working with IT at a higher level and would like to gain a Level 1 qualification .

All units are assessed with course work.

If you are aged 16-18, you will join a Study Programme. We will make sure you are working at the right level on your core qualification and are challenged to achieve the highest level of qualification you can. All students will continue to improve their maths and English and if you don't have a grade 4 (C) at GCSE, we will work with you towards achieving that goal (subject to specific entry requirements for particular courses). Work experience will be part of your study programme and complement your college study and prepare you for employment. You will also get involved in activities to help you develop life skills and to build your confidence so you can make progress in your career. Weekly timetables will include tutorial support which may comprise of full group activities or one to one sessions to discuss individual progress or support needs.

• The basic components of a computer such as CPU, RAM, hard drives and peripheral devices

• Common software applications and their uses

• Designing products to meet user requirements

• Create digital products such as websites, spreadsheets and animations

• Troubleshoot IT issues and suggest solutions

• Present information to technical and non-technical audiences

• Manage own time to meet deadlines and Mmnage stakeholder expectations
• Work independently and take responsibility for own actions within a given job role
• Work with a range of internal and external customers.

If you achieve all elements of this qualification you may be able to progress to the Level 2 Diploma in IT (Software Development or System Support). For level 2 IT courses you will need to achieve a pass grade for your level 1 diploma.

Four GCSEs at Grade 2 or above or successful completion of a Foundation Programme including English and maths at Entry Level 2

We recommend that you attend one of our exciting open events so that you can look around the department, the college and meet the tutors. You are welcome to do this before or after you apply. These events have proved very successful in ensuring students and their families see the best of what the college has to offer such as our inspirational teaching areas, teachers, library facilities and places to eat.
Once you have applied our experienced Enrolment Team will consider your application carefully and will let you know, by email, if the College would like to make you a conditional offer based on you meeting the specified entry requirements. If your predicted grades or career aims suggest that an alternative subject area or course level would be more appropriate for you at this stage, we will contact you either by telephone, email or text. If you have told us that you have some additional support needs we will contact you to find out more so that we can help you.