Improve your digital skills for work. If you are already working in IT and wanting a promotion, looking for a job as a digital skills technician or you are volunteering in a digital role, this course is for you!
Fees
This course could be FREE to you. Take a look at our fees page here
The course is a level 3 certificate intended for people currently working, or looking to work, in the IT industry:
- The principles of ICT systems and data security
- Requirements analysis and systems specification
Unit 1 shows us the basic principles of ICT systems about how they run as well as data security measures they are able to implement.
Unit 2 helps us understand the hardware and software development lifecycle used in industry for projects.
Key learning within this course:
- Planning for customer requirements
- Creating design specifications
- Implementing software lifecycle procedures
- understanding the principles of ICT and data security methods and techniques used.
You will be required to successfully demonstrate your achievements by portfolio assignments of all learning outcomes of the units as detailed in this qualification specification.
Read about Andrew’s experience of studying this course, along with other Fircroft College courses, here
Dates
Wednesday 14th – Friday 16th May
Wednesday 21st – Friday 23rd May
Wednesday 28th – Friday 30th May
Wednesday 4th – Friday 6th June
Wednesday 11th – Friday 13th June
Wednesday 18th – Friday 20th June
Wednesday 25th – Friday 27th June
Wednesday 2nd – Friday 4th July (independent study – no college attendance)
Wednesday 9th – Friday 11th July
Wednesday 16th – Friday 18th July
Entry Requirements
You must be working at IT Level 2. If you do not already possess an IT Level 2 qualification you will be given an appropriate assessment prior to joining.
You must be working at Level 1 Literacy
This course is not for absolute beginners in IT. Basic familiarity with IT is required along with a knowledge of general digital devices and how to use software, although training will be provided in IT skills used at work, such as word processing, spreadsheets and presentation of spreadsheets, web searching, social media, online interaction and online safety.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by City&Guilds
Progression
Once you have achieved this qualification you could progress to employment as a Digital Support Technician, a Digital Applications Technician or another similar role where you can use the skills you have learnt.
