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
Level
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
Dates
Monday 18th – Wednesday 20th May (3 days, 2 nights)
Monday 25th – Wednesday 27th May (3 days, 2 nights)
Monday 1st – Wednesday 3rd June (3 days, 2 nights)
Monday 8th – Wednesday 10th June (3 days, 2 nights)
Monday 15th – Wednesday 17th June (3 days, 2 nights)
Monday 22nd – Wednesday 24th June (3 days, 2 nights)
Monday 29th June – Wednesday 1st July (3 days, 2 nights)
Monday 6th – Wednesday 8th July (3 days, 2 nights)
Monday 13th – Wednesday 15th July (3 days, 2 nights)
Monday 20th – Wednesday 22nd July (3 days, 2 nights)
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
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.
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.
