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HND Computing Technical Support

  • SubjectComputing
  • QualificationHigher National Diploma
  • CodeHNDTECHS-F121A
  • Study methodsApplyFull-time
    Start term: August 2012
    Duration: 2 years
    ApplyPart-time - day
  • Enquire about this courseCourse contactAdministrator
    0141 272 0648

Course Description

This qualification is aimed at those who want to work in a support role in the computing field, if you want to maintain and fix computers as well as troubleshoot software problems then this is the course for you.

HND Computing students complete a common HNC Computing and choose in the second year from HNDs in Software Development or Technical Support.

Students on this course are also offered the chance to study towards a CCNA qualification, this qualification is a networking specialist course that is highly desired by employers the world over.There is also the chance to gain a Microsoft MCDST and MCSA qualifications. The MCDST qualification is considered the entry level qualification for the big companies currently in the city e.g. Dell and O2. 

SCQF Level

7-8

Subjects Include

Computer architecture, computer operating systems, computer hardware: hardware installation and maintenance, network server operating systems and configuring remote access methods.

Why Cardonald?

Not only is Cardonald 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

  • One Higher and one Intermediate 2 from Computing, Maths, English, IT or Science subjects
  • NQ Computing or IT
  • Applications are welcome from those without formal entry qualifications but with relevant work experience.

Progression Routes

  • 3rd year entry to various degree courses at University of the West of Scotland.
  • Employment in user and systems support in IT.

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