NQ Digital Media Computing Level 6

This Level 6 course enables you to broaden and strengthen your computing skills, providing an ideal platform for career progression. The combination of networking, multimedia and hardware will give you the opportunity to develop these skills for entry to an HN programme.

While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of course information, this is subject to change, as part of our continuous improvement process.

This course is currently offered on the date(s) and venue(s) listed below.

Method of Study Starts Ends Based at Apply
Full Time 06 Sep 2010 17 Jun 2011 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) apply online
Full Time 06 Sep 2010 17 Jun 2011 Kirkcaldy (Priory Campus) apply online waiting list only
Part Time Day 06 Sep 2010 10 Jun 2011 Kirkcaldy (Priory Campus) apply online
Part Time Day 07 Sep 2010 17 Jun 2011 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) apply online

What You Study

  • Internet and Online Communications
  • Microsoft Office Applications
  • Computer Hardware and Systems
  • Cisco Networking
  • Multimedia: Images, Sound Video, Animation and Web Design
  • Computer Programming using Visual Basic
  • Communication and Numeracy
  • Personal and Social Development

Duration and Attendance

One Year Full-time  and Infill

Entry Requirements

One of the following:

  • 4 relevant Standard Grades, 2 of which must be at Grade 2 or above OR equivalent NQ units at Level 5/6
  • NQ Digital Media Computing - Level 5
  • Work experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

Further Study

  • HNC/D Interactive Media
  • HNC/D Computer Networking and Internet Technology
  • HNC/D Software Development
  • HNC/D Technical Support
  • HNC Games Development

Career Opportunities

  • Trainee Computer Support Technician
  • Trainee Applications Programmer
  • IT Assistant
  • Information Management
  • The course equips students with skills which could be used in a wide variety of jobs, including those where a high level of IT skills are required
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