Course Details
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NQ Digital Media Computing Level 5

SCQF Level 5

If you are interested in Digital Media Computing but need time to develop your skills before making a decision about a particular specialism, this is the course for you. Over one year you will improve your practical skills, expand your knowledge and gain the entry qualification to move onto a higher level course.

What You Study

  • Internet and Online Communications
  • Microsoft Office Applications
  • Computer Systems and Hardware
  • Troubleshooting and Security of IT Systems
  • Computer Network Fundamentals
  • Web Page Design
  • Animation
  • The Creation and Editing of Image, Sound and Video Files
  • Computer Programming
  • Communication and Numeracy
  • Personal and Social Development

Duration and Attendance

One Year Full-time and Infill

Entry Requirements

One of the following:

  • 4 relevant Standard Grades at Grade 3 or above OR equivalent NQ units at Level 4
  • NQ Digital Media Computing – Level 4
  • Work experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

Further Study

NQ Digital Media Computing – Level 6

Career Opportunities

The course equips students with a good level of IT skills which could be used in a wide variety of jobs including:

  • Trainee Computer Support Technician
  • Information Management

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

Method of Study Starts Ends Based at Apply
Part Time Day 05 Sep 2011 15 Jun 2012 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) apply online waiting list only
Part Time Day 05 Sep 2011 15 Jun 2012 Kirkcaldy (Priory Campus) apply online
Full Time 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) apply online
Full Time 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Kirkcaldy (Priory Campus) apply online
Part Time Day 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) apply online
Part Time Day 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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