Computing Development | South West College

We take great pride in offering courses and qualifications that help strengthen the IT sector in our local region. We have a group of highly qualified tutors that offer the best possible education to students who wish to embark on careers in IT and Cyber Security

Computing Development Courses

Level 2 in IT (Traineeship) (Equivalent to 4+ GCSE's)

Dungannon Enniskillen Omagh Apprenticeships Computing and ICT Level 2 Full-Time

This traineeship is aimed at those interested in following a career path in IT/Computing who have achieved less than four GCSEs at Grade C. This course provides a practical, work related introduction to Computing and IT.

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BSc (Hons) Computing Science (Top-Up) (Validated by The Open University)

Dungannon Enniskillen Higher Education Computing and ICT Level 6 Full-Time Part-Time

This course aims to produce high quality graduates who have obtained the relevant competencies to undertake roles within one of the many computing disciplines. The programme has been developed to produce professional and competent staff for the computing industry. South West College is approved by The Open University as an appropriate organisation to offer higher education programmes lea...

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Entry Level Award for IT Users (Start IT - iTQ) (Entry 3)

Enniskillen Further Education Computing and ICT Level 1 Part-Time

The Award for IT Users (Microsoft Digital Literacy) is ideal for anyone new to the world of computing who wishes to follow the Microsoft Digital Literacy learning programme. This first step in understanding IT can aid progression on to further qualifications.

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Information Technology (RQF)

Dungannon Enniskillen Omagh Further Education Computing and ICT Level 3 Full-Time

This course is a specialist, work-related qualification in Computing. It is a 1 year course consisting of 8 units. It is equivalent to 2 A Levels. Units are assessed either internally (5) or externally (3) and are both practical and theory based. This course will be taught through lectures, demonstrations, workshops and groupwork.

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BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Information Technology (RQF) (Equivalent to 3 A-Levels)

Dungannon Enniskillen Omagh Further Education Computing and ICT Level 3 Full-Time

This course is a specialist, work-related qualification in Computing.

It is a 2 year course consisting of 13 units, which is equivalent to 3 A Levels.

Units are assessed either internally (9) or externally (4) and are both practical and theory based. This course will be taught through lectures, demonstrations, workshops and group work.

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Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Information Technology

Dungannon Enniskillen Omagh Further Education Computing and ICT Level 3 Full-Time

This qualification is equivalent to 1 A ‘Level and is designed for learners who are interested in an introduction to the study of creating IT systems to manage and share information, alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in IT.

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BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Information Technology (RQF) (Equiv. 1.5 A-Levels)

Dungannon Enniskillen Omagh Further Education Computing and ICT Level 3 Full-Time

This course is a specialist, work-related qualification in Computing. It is a 1 year course consisting of 6 units. It is equivalent to 1.5 A Levels. Units are assessed either internally (4) or externally (2) and are both practical and theory based. This course will be taught through lectures, demonstrations, workshops and groupwork.

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Ulster University Foundation Degree in Science in Computing

Dungannon Enniskillen Omagh Higher Education Computing and ICT Level 5 Full-Time Part-Time

Additionally, ‘soft’ skills will be developed in teamwork, communications, professional practice and time management.

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Ulster University Foundation Degree in Science in Computing (HLA)

Dungannon Higher Education Computing and ICT Level 5 Part-Time

This course is designed around the computing requirements of local industry. Learners will gain the knowledge, understanding and design skills to formulate solutions to computing problems and the practical skills to implement those solutions. Additionally, ‘soft’ skills will be developed in teamwork, communications, professional practice and time management. This course is offere...

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Progression

Level	Options	Course Options
Level 1/2	Equivalent to 4 GCSEs (Alternative to repeating GCSEs)	City & Guilds Entry Level Award for IT Users (Start IT - iTQ) (Entry 3) Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900) Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (MB-901) Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900) OCN NI Level 2 Award in Cyber Security OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in IT
Level 3	Equivalent to 3 A-Levels (ideal for progression to University)	Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Information Technology (RQF) (Equivalent to 3 A-Levels) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Information Technology (RQF) (Equiv. 1.5 A-Levels) Pearson Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Information Technology
Level 4	Higher Education courses accredited by	OCN NI Level 4 Award in Social Media and Digital Marketing
Level 5/6	Degree courses accredited by	BSc (Hons) Computing Science (Top-Up) (Validated by The Open University) Ulster University Foundation Degree in Science in Computing Ulster University Foundation Degree in Science in Computing (HLA)