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Computing: NQ (Level 5)

Qualification Qualifications Explained
NQ
Study Mode
Full Time
Duration

1 Year - 2.5 Days per week

Start date
Aug 2024
Campus
East End
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Course overview

This course will enable you to learn and develop your skills in Computing, across a range of topics including, Software Development, Robotics, Web Design and Networking.

The course introduces a range of knowledge and practical based skills related to the computing industry.

What you will learn

Course units will include:

  • Robotics
  • Games Design and Development
  • Networking
  • Web Design and Development
  • Web Apps: Word Processing
  • Web Apps: Presentations
  • Web App: Spreadsheets
  • Social Media Literacy

This course includes the following National Progression Awards (NPAs)

  • PC Passport
  • Web Design
  • Computer Games Development

Entry requirements

You will be invited to take part in a short aptitude event to determine the right level of entry.

For this course, if English is not your first language

  • you need to have SQA ESOL National 5 (or equivalent)
  • If you do not have a formal ESOL qualification but your language skills meet this level, you should apply for your course and then contact our Admissions team to organise an internal language assessment  here at the College.

Future prospects

This qualification may allow you to progress to our NQ Computing level 6.

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