Computer Appreciation (Introduction)

Course summary

The BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Information Technology/ BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Information Technology (BIT) consist of 13 units of which 7 are mandatory, 4 are external and rest optional. The qualification carries UCAS tariff points and made up of a range of mandatory and optional units. As part of the qualification, we encourage students to enrol on the Cisco “Introduction to Internet of Things” course to help them enhance their employability. First Year - Learners in the first year will study BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Information Technology- Business Information Technology (BIT) and complete the following six units. Actual optional units may be subject to change. •Information Technology Systems 120 GLH Mandatory •Creating Systems to Manage Information 90 GLH Mandatory •Using Social Media in Business 90 GLH •Programming 90 GLH Mandatory •Data Modelling 60 GLH Optional •Website Development 60 GLH Optional Second Year - Learners in the second year will study BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Information Technology- Business Information Technology (BIT) and complete the following seven units. Actual optional units may be subject to change. •Cyber security and Incident Management 120GLH Mandatory (External) •IT Service Delivery 120 GLH Mandatory (Synoptic External) •IT Project Management 90GLH Mandatory (Internal) •Big Data and Business Analytics 60GLH Optional (Internal) •The Internet of Things 60 GLH Optional (Internal) •IT Technical Support and Management 60 GLH Optional (Internal) •Cloud Storage and Collaboration Tools 60 GLH Optional (Internal)