Course Description

BTEC Higher Nationals are designed to provide a specialist vocational programme, linked to professional body requirements and National Occupational Standards where appropriate, with a strong work related emphasis. The qualifications provide a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in their sector and their national recognition by employers allows progression direct into employment. BTEC Higher Nationals offer a strong emphasis on practical skills development alongside the development of requisite knowledge and understanding in their sector. Learners are attracted to this strong vocational programme of study that meets their individual progression needs whether this is into employment or onto further study on degree or professional courses.

Structure and Syllabuses

Year 1
• Multimedia Design (H1)
• End User Support (H1)
• Computer Platform (H1)
• Programming Concepts (H1)
• Website Design (H1)
• Personal Skill Development (H1)
• Database Design Concepts (H1)
• Network Concepts (H1)

Year 2
• Project Management (H2)
• Data Analysis and Design (H2)
• Visual Programming (H2)
• Network Technology (H2)
• Information Systems (H2)
• Information Systems Project (H2)
• System Analysis (H2)
• E-business Strategy (H2)

Outcome

Career opportunities exist in mainstream computing areas such as software engineering, business and IT consultancy, networking, internet and e-commerce applications, business and IT support. Graduates can expect to work independently or in teams with other computer professionals to build and support modern computing systems. If the student wishes to pursue further study, they are welcome by any UK University with course exception.