NQ Information Technology
- SubjectComputing
- QualificationNational Qualification
- CodeNCINFTEC-F101A
- Study methods
Full-time
Start term: August 2010
Duration: 36 weeks 
Course contactAdministrator
0141 272 0648
Course Description
This course provides an excellent basis for students wishing to progress to further study such as HND or employment where skills and knowledge of IT are useful. Students on this course will be offered the chance to gain the PC Passport qualification and to undertake the Cisco IT Essentials course which is the equivalent to A+.
SCQF Level
5-6
Subjects Include
The course covers a wide range of IT and Computing: application packages, software development, computer hardware/software, multimedia and operating systems.
Fees & Funding
There are no course fees for full-time UK/EU students. All full-time students are invited to apply for means tested bursary funding to cover living, travel and course expenses. Students may be required to pay course expenses if they do not receive a bursary. For further information visit our Information & Advice Centre.
Why Cardonald?
Not only is Cardonald College the Microsoft Lead Academy for Scotland but the staff have been trained to the highest standards and have a wealth of industrial experience. This means that the Computing section can offer a number of vendor qualifications that can be embedded in our NC/HN programs but also that students have the opportunity to study these courses alongside their chosen programs. We are also a testing centre which means that all testing and assessment processes can be carried out in the one location. The College has recently been refurbished and the equipment and accommodation is of the highest standard.
Entry Requirements
Three Standard Grades at 1-4 (or equivalent) including Computing . Applications are invited from those with formal qualification, but who have relevant life and/or work experience.
Progression Routes
HND Computing: Software Development,
HND Computing: Technical Support