Overview
With a growing economy in digital technologies and a requirement for a workforce to be skilled in technical roles NQ Computing (Level 6) provides a platform to develop your technical computing skills. This course will provide you with practical and theoretical skills in a range of vital subject areas and prepare you for progression to higher level HN computing-based programmes within the college.
The course is delivered by highly qualified computing lecturers who have experience within the industry.
The course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 6.
Minimum entry requirements
- Three National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above including English and Mathematics or Numeracy; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Additional selection requirements
You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
What you study
- Digital Media Elements for Computing.
- Website Design and Development.
- Database Systems.
- Cyber Security.
- Networking Technologies.
- Installing and Maintaining Hardware.
- Troubleshooting Operating Systems.
- Working with the Internet and Online Communications.
- Computer Systems Architecture.
- Software Design and Development.
You'll also develop the core skills in:
- Communication.
- Problem Solving.
- IT.
- Numeracy.
- Working with Others.
After the course
You can expect to gain a entry level positions in computing after completing further study or progress on to HN computing and technology related courses.
Continuing Study
You can go on to study a Higher National level course. The most common are our HNC Technologies into Business, Web Development and Design. You may be accepted onto other computing-related courses.
How the course is taught
We deliver a mix of practical activities, demonstrations, groups work and discussions.