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Introduction
You could develop your skills, improve your self-confidence and restart your career in Computing.
This Certificate of Higher Education course is designed to give you the tools to apply and transfer your skills into the workplace. It will give you the confidence to anticipate problems and find solutions; work independently and with other people; and plan things out before you start and complete the things that you’ve started. All the skills employers look for.
This programme is only available to Home applicants.
Why choose this course?
• Internationally recognised certificate
• Develop the key skills and knowledge you need to progress in your career.
• Work with friendly, experienced, practice-led tutors who will guide you through every step of the process.
• Join a learning community that will become a business network for life.
Overview
• Analysing and Solving Problems
o Evaluate a problem and formulate requirements and constraints.
o Analyse a problem and produce a logical solution
• Computer Architecture and Operating Systems
o Determine the essential characteristics and concepts behind computer systems and components, number systems, data capacities and transfer speeds, in the context of typical PC hardware and networking environments.
o Demonstrate an understanding of general Operating System concepts.
• Introduction to Web and Database Concepts
o Demonstrate a systematic understanding and application of the fundamental concepts, technologies, and standards required for building and rendering web pages.
o Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the underlying concepts of data and databases, and the methodology of database design. Apply appropriate systems investigation and analysis techniques to design and implement relational database solutions.
• Learning in the Digital Era
o Demonstrate the foundational skills required to be a resilient and healthy independent learner.
o Practise the principles of learning agility
o Use suitable technology to support and enhance their learning experience within the discipline area
• Networks and Cyber Security Essentials
o Develop fundamental understanding of network basics in terms of architecture, devices, application and protocols.
o Demonstrate systematic understanding of security policies and measures to mitigate internal and external attacks and threats in a network.
• Software Solutions for Business
o Knowledge and skills to use software packages and applications to support day-to-day business operations.
o Ability to create, present and communicate information in a structured and managed way at their workplace.
Modules
• Analysing and Solving Problems
o Evaluate a problem and formulate requirements and constraints.
o Analyse a problem and produce a logical solution
• Computer Architecture and Operating Systems
o Determine the essential characteristics and concepts behind computer systems and components, number systems, data capacities and transfer speeds, in the context of typical PC hardware and networking environments.
o Demonstrate an understanding of general Operating System concepts.
• Introduction to Web and Database Concepts
o Demonstrate a systematic understanding and application of the fundamental concepts, technologies, and standards required for building and rendering web pages.
o Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the underlying concepts of data and databases, and the methodology of database design. Apply appropriate systems investigation and analysis techniques to design and implement relational database solutions.
• Learning in the Digital Era
o Demonstrate the foundational skills required to be a resilient and healthy independent learner.
o Practise the principles of learning agility
o Use suitable technology to support and enhance their learning experience within the discipline area
• Networks and Cyber Security Essentials
o Develop fundamental understanding of network basics in terms of architecture, devices, application and protocols.
o Demonstrate systematic understanding of security policies and measures to mitigate internal and external attacks and threats in a network.
• Software Solutions for Business
o Knowledge and skills to use software packages and applications to support day-to-day business operations.
o Ability to create, present and communicate information in a structured and managed way at their workplace.
Entry Criteria
This programme is only available to Home applicants.
Applications to our full-time undergraduate courses must be made directly to the University of Wales Trinity Saint David using our online application form.
Entry onto the programme is by individual merit.
We are interested in creative people that demonstrate a strong commitment to their chosen subject area and therefore we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. The applicants will have to pass an assessment with one of our academics in order to be accepted onto the programme.
ENTRY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Home Office Share Code
For EU students only.
IF no Qualification
Please provide CV with at least 2 years of work experience, and employee reference letter.
Assessment
ASSESSMENT METHODS
1. INTERNAL ENGLISH TEST if you don't have an English accredited certificate
2. Academic Interview
Assessment
Students are assessed through a combination of worksheets, practicals, presentations, projects and examinations. Module assessment is often by assignment, or assignment and examination. The final mark for some modules may include one or more pieces of coursework set and completed during the module.
Career Opportunities
This programme is specifically focused on employability, ensuring that students are able to use workplace experiences to inform their studies throughout each module.
Explicit outcomes include the creation of digital portfolios, through which students can demonstrate their understanding of key skills, theories and methodologies for use at interview and to secure career progression.
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