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What Our Students Say

“So the tutors are great for a number of reasons – they’re casual, you don’t feel like you’re being forced to do anything that’s uncomfortable, they’re not strict, they’ll have a laugh with you if you want to and they know how to get stuff done when they need to if we’re on a bit of a time crunch, but they also know how to have a bit of fun and not put pressure on you – and they’re great, they’re always there to give you information if you need it for at-home tasks and they’re always on Google Hangouts to message you if you need anything and they get back to you really quickly.”

Rachel

“The tutors here, they are really interactive and they’re always there, even outside of lessons whenever you need something, we don’t go around calling everyone Sir or Miss, second names – we use first names for everything and there’s a more relaxed and friendly communication between the tutors and the students.”

Harry

“When I first came I didn’t know anybody at the college but because it’s people you’re surrounded by and people with similar interests to you, you do make friends quickly and you make really close friendships with people because you’re listening to the same things and you’re going through the same things, and you can help each other as well.”

Eve

Did you know!

  • English and maths will be built into your course if your grades are below grade 4.
  • There are 22,526 jobs in the IT sector in Leeds; this means the IT sector in Leeds has 6% more employees than the national average. (EMSI, 2019).
  • Roles after our digital and IT courses can include web designer, software developer, network engineer, computer systems analyst and cybersecurity analyst.

Course Information

Introduction

Learn all the essentials to get started in digital and IT. You'll gain technical and organisational knowledge, and produce computer programmes, animations and various forms of project work - all while getting to grips with working in the industry.

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Overview

In this course, you’ll gain the fundamental knowledge to kickstart a career in IT or prepare for further learning. You’ll gain technical knowledge through the use of digital communication technologies and create computer programmes, animations and websites, as well as developing your own digital product. Using spreadsheets, you’ll build the problem solving, planning and organisational skills that are in demand for busy IT jobs across multiple sectors. You’ll also increase and strengthen your employability skills in organisation and research, while following a personal progression plan to achieve your career goals.

Who is this course for?

If you're in year 11 or 12 and are looking to take the next steps towards your career, these courses are for you. Our vast selection of vocational courses span a range of subjects and combine academic study with practical skills. Study in industry-standard facilities and use our industry links to prepare for progression.

Course units/modules

  • Being Organised
  • Progression Plan
  • Creating an Animation
  • Creating a Website
  • Recording Income and Expenditure
  • Creating a Computer Program
  • Developing Multimedia
  • Project Planning

Benefits and skills

  • Create a website and a computer program
  • Develop digital information and a digital product
  • Follow a personal progression plan to achieve your career goals
  • Strengthen employability skills such as organisation and research

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English and maths. At least one of your GCSEs needs to be a grade 3 in English or maths. If you have not achieved grade 4 in English and maths, this will be factored into your course.

Available Apprenticeships and Progression options

Progression may include studying a Level 2 qualification, an apprenticeship, or relevant employment.

Course details

Duration: 1 year
Start Date: 09/09/2024
Fees (16-18): No fee
Study Type: Full time
Course Code: 78048-01

Please note that for all courses starting on 9th September, there will be an induction week, WC 2nd September.

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