Course summary

HNC Computing This HNC course has been developed to enhance your computer skills to meet the demands of business needs in support of the economic growth and computing skills gaps in the Sheffield City Region; providing a crucial service to businesses and organisations with systems support and computer specialists. This course will suit you if you wish to gain a solid understanding of the skills & knowledge to be successful in the computing industry / develop your existing skills and knowledge of computing technologies and get an introduction to more progressive techniques to an advanced level. About the Course The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing offers students a broad introduction to the subject area via a mandatory core of learning, while allowing for the acquisition of skills and experience through the selection of optional units across a range of occupational sectors at Level 4. This effectively builds underpinning core skills while preparing the student for subject specialisation through further study at Level 5 (HND). Students will gain a wide range of sector specific knowledge tied to practical skills gained in research, self-study, directed study and workplace scenarios. At Level 4 students develop a broad knowledge and awareness of key aspects of the computing sector through six core units, which include one unit assessed by a Pearson-set assignment. This course will suit you if you wish to gain a solid understanding of the skills & knowledge to be successful in the computing industry / develop your existing skills and knowledge of computing technologies and get an introduction to more progressive techniques to an advanced level. Learners should be able to demonstrate dedication and a passion for the computing industry in order to succeed on this course. This qualification will equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for successful employment in the computer industry, including effective team-working, organisational competence and problem solving. The course enables progression to a top up to a Diploma (HND) or undergraduate degree or further professional qualifications in related areas. Location of Delivery Your primary location of study will be City campus, just 10 minutes walk from the city centre. Learning Hours As a guide, 15 credits typically represents around 39 hours of tutor contact time (e.g. lectures, seminars, workshops, feedback) and 110 hours of self-study time, usually over the course of a semester. These numbers may increase or decrease depending on the nature, length and level of the module, especially towards the end of the course.  Staff Expertise Our tutors have industry experience and will support you to achieve the relevant skills for your chosen career path. This course will enable you to undertake relevant work based activities and projects through assessment scenarios in order to explore issues and challenges that are specific to the computing industry.

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