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Access to Computing

Forth Valley College

Venues

Falkirk Campus

Content

This course is for anyone who is considering a career in the IT industry. It provides students with a taste of the different specialities within computing, including computer hardware, cyber security and software development.

Content:
National 5 Software Development & Information Systems units; Programming for Mobile Devices; Data Security; Computer Hardware & Systems; Introduction to Networking; Word Processing & Presenting Information; Computing Project; Maths and Communications Units.

Entry Requirements

4 subjects at National 4, including English and Maths. Alternative qualifications and experience will be considered. Interview.

Progression Routes

NC Computing with Cyber Security

Start Date

August

Qualification

Other

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Computing

SCQF Level

5