“I’ve learnt even more than the course offered! Alongside computing; I learnt vocational skills such as regulations in the real world at my work placement. Undoubtedly a stepping stone to my journey of success.”
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Level 3 ICT Student
Full time Applied Computing and IT e is a package of subjects specifically chosen for students wishing to progress into Higher Education courses and employment in the Computing and IT field.
You will study 3 components:
IT: Data Analytics
This will allow you to develop your knowledge and skills within the field of Information Technology. You will explore Big data and the differing methods of data visualisation. You will also learn how to use a range of tools and techniques used in spreadsheets to develop and complete processes to produce outputs. In the second year of the course, you will learn how to create and test a relational database and the basics of digital marketing.
Computing: Application Development
This will allow you to develop your knowledge and skills within the field of Computing. You will learn about the different stages that developers go through to produce a working software application. You will also learn the principles of UX (User experience)/UI (User interface) design and how to develop ideas for UX/UI solutions which meet specific requirements and the design process to create graphical representations. In the second year of the course, you will learn about software design principles and different programming language types, you will use a programming language to code designs to produce a working solution. You will explore implementation methodology, how data moves in applications and beyond and how developers deploy finished applications to users. You will also learn about website principles and how to develop a prototype website.
Cyber Security
You will learn techniques to assess for risks to networks, devices and applications and produce risk assessments. You will learn how to audit the measures used to prevent cyberattacks, design policies that control access to systems and educate users in cyberattack prevention. You will also learn about digital forensics including the processes followed when completing digital forensic investigations. You will plan digital forensic investigations and use software tools to extract evidence and present evidence ready to use in court.
