Course Details
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HND Computing: Technical Support

SCQF Level 8

The HND builds on the technical support skills you will have developed on the HNC Computing course and provides you with specialist training in the design, installation, support and administration of stand-alone and networked computer systems. Students will also have the opportunity to sit vendor qualifications such as Microsoft and CompTIA.

What You Study

  • Advanced PC Fault-finding
  • Project Management
  • Network Design, Building and Administration
  • Windows 2008 Server Administration and Windows 7
  • Network Security
  • Network Technology and Data Communications
  • Professional Issues in Computing
  • Practical Project

Options:

  • Developing Multimedia Applications
  • Web Server Management
  • Internet Services: Configuration and Administration
  • Providing User Support

Duration and Attendance

  • Two years Full-time or Four Years Part-time
  • Day release and evening study options are also available subject to demand

Entry Requirements

HNC Computing

Further Study

  • Entry into 2nd or 3rd year of a related degree programme
  • 3rd year BSc Applied Networking Technologies

Career Opportunities

  • Multi-skilled Microcomputer Technician including Networking
  • Desktop Support Analyst
  • Helpdesk Analyst

This course is currently offered on the date(s) and venue(s) listed below.

Method of Study Year of course Starts Ends Based at Apply
Part Time Day 05 Sep 2011 15 Jun 2012 Kirkcaldy (Priory Campus) apply online
Full Time 2nd Year 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Kirkcaldy (Priory Campus) apply online

While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of course information, this is subject to change, as part of our continuous improvement process.

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