Planit


Computing (Level 6)

Ayrshire College

Venues

Kilmarnock Campus, Kilwinning Campus

Content

Gain hands-on experience in hardware, software, and applications. Develop advanced skills in coding, web development, and cyber security.

Content includes:

Develop skills in hardware, software, and applications; Servers and animation: including a National Progression Award in Software Development; Computer systems' functional elements: learning to install and configure operating systems; Develop your understanding of software development, computer architecture, and coding; Design and create your own applications: master web development with HTML and CSS, and venture into 2D animation; and, Gain cyber security basics: identifying vulnerabilities safely and ethically.

Entry Requirements

4 subjects at National 5 including Maths or Computing Science; or NC Computing (Level 5); or other relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 5. Interview.

Progression Routes

Moving onto HNC Computing with options to study either Computing Science or Technical Support & Networking.

Start Date

August

Qualification

NC

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Computing

SCQF Level

6

Career Area

Offshore Energy

Career Sectors

Business, Management, Admin and Support

Digital and Technology

Engineers and Engineering Operatives or Technicians

Environment, Health and Safety

Offshore Based

Subsurface Scientists

Transport and Logistics

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