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Why Should You Study Computing Development at South West College?

Computers are part of everything we do. We use them constantly, whether it’s checking the weather, the football scores or the best holiday destinations, and for anyone working in an office, it’s hard to imagine working away from the monitor. In any conceivable future, computing and IT jobs will continue to be common, with jobs developing in sectors as wide ranging as agriculture, retail, hairdressing and nursing. For anyone unequipped in this area, it can feel like a disadvantage.

We take great pride in offering courses and qualifications that help strengthen the IT sector in our local region. We have a group of highly qualified tutors that offer the best possible education to students who wish to embark on careers in IT and Cyber Security

Computing Development Courses

Level 2 Traineeship in IT

Dungannon Enniskillen Omagh Apprenticeships Computing and ICT Level 2 Full-Time

This traineeship is aimed at learners interested in following a career path in IT/Computing who have achieved less than four GCSEs at Grade C . This course provides a practical, work related introduction to Computing and IT. Learners will also be able to develop and enhance their employability skills through this traineeship.

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BSc (Hons) Computing Science (Top-Up) (Validated by The Open University)

Dungannon Enniskillen Higher Education Computing and ICT Level 6 Full-Time Part-Time

This course aims to produce high quality graduates who have obtained the relevant competencies to undertake roles within one of the many computing disciplines. The programme has been developed to produce professional and competent staff for the computing industry. South West College is approved by The Open University as an appropriate organisation to offer higher education programmes lea...

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Cisco IT Essentials Part 1 - PC Hardware And Software

Dungannon Enniskillen Omagh Further Education Computing and ICT Level 2 Part-Time

This course provides an excellent introduction to the IT industry and interactive exposure to personal computers, hardware, and operating systems. Students participate in hands-on activities and lab-based learning to become familiar with various hardware and software components and discover best practice in maintenance and safety. In addition, PC Hardware and Software covers the followi...

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Information Technology (RQF)

Dungannon Enniskillen Omagh Further Education Computing and ICT Level 3 Full-Time

This course is a specialist, work-related qualification in Computing. It is a 1 year course consisting of 8 units. It is equivalent to 2 A Levels. Units are assessed either internally (5) or externally (3) and are both practical and theory based. This course will be taught through lectures, demonstrations, workshops and groupwork.

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BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Information Technology (RQF) (Equivalent to 3 A-Levels)

Dungannon Enniskillen Omagh Further Education Computing and ICT Level 3 Full-Time

This course is a specialist, work-related qualification in Computing.

It is a 2 year course consisting of 13 units, which is equivalent to 3 A Levels.

Units are assessed either internally (9) or externally (4) and are both practical and theory based. This course will be taught through lectures, demonstrations, workshops and group work.

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Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Information Technology

Dungannon Enniskillen Omagh Further Education Computing and ICT Level 3 Full-Time

This qualification is equivalent to 1 A ‘Level and is designed for learners who are interested in an introduction to the study of creating IT systems to manage and share information, alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in IT.

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BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Information Technology (RQF) (Equiv. 1.5 A-Levels)

Dungannon Enniskillen Omagh Further Education Computing and ICT Level 3 Full-Time

This course is a specialist, work-related qualification in Computing. It is a 1 year course consisting of 6 units. It is equivalent to 1.5 A Levels. Units are assessed either internally (4) or externally (2) and are both practical and theory based. This course will be taught through lectures, demonstrations, workshops and groupwork.

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Level 2 Award in Cyber Security

Dungannon Enniskillen Further Education Computing and ICT Level 2 Part-Time

This course is delivered online.

The objectives of the OCN NI Level 2 Award in Cyber Security are to enable the learner to understand:

risks to security and how these may be prevented
how to perform cyber security precautions on devices
how to manage own personal and organisational information online.

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Ulster University Foundation Degree in Science in Computing

Dungannon Enniskillen Omagh Higher Education Computing and ICT Level 5 Full-Time Part-Time

Additionally, ‘soft’ skills will be developed in teamwork, communications, professional practice and time management.

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Ulster University Foundation Degree in Science in Computing (HLA)

Dungannon Higher Education Computing and ICT Level 5 Part-Time

This course is designed around the computing requirements of local industry. Learners will gain the knowledge, understanding and design skills to formulate solutions to computing problems and the practical skills to implement those solutions. Additionally, ‘soft’ skills will be developed in teamwork, communications, professional practice and time management. This course is offere...

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Level 2 Award in Social Media for Business

Enniskillen Further Education Computing and ICT Level 2 Part-Time

The OCN NI Social Media Qualifications (QCF) are designed to give learners the opportunity to explore how social media can be used to make use of networks in order to engage with individuals and groups. They will provide learners with the confidence and knowledge to use a variety of social medial sites including Facebook, X (Twitter) and You Tube.

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Progression

Level	Options	Course Options
Level 1/2	Equivalent to 4 GCSEs (Alternative to repeating GCSEs)	Level 2 in IT (Traineeship) (Equivalent to 4+ GCSE'S)
Level 3	Equivalent to 1.5 A Levels	Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Information Technology
	Equivalent to 1.5 A Levels	BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Information Technology (RQF)
	Equivalent to 2 A Levels	Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Information Technology (RQF)
	Equivalent to 3 A-Levels (ideal for progression to University)	BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Information Technology (RQF)
Level 4	Professional Development	OCN NI Level 4 Award in Social Media and Digital Marketing
Level 5/6	Foundation Degree, Degree and Higher Level Apprenticeships (HLAs)	BSc (Hons) Computing Science (Top-Up) (Validated by The Open University) Ulster University Foundation Degree in Science in Computing Ulster University Foundation Degree in Science in Computing (HLA)

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