Computer System and Equipment Installers and Servicers
Up to £49,450IT engineers install, maintain and repair the physical components of computer systems and equipment.
This qualification is for learners who want to develop and extend their digital skills to prepare for employment in different roles in the digital industries.
You will complete 2 different units to achieve your qualification.
Using Microsoft Word, to complete the Word Processing Unit and Microsoft Excel, to complete the Spreadsheet software unit.
Word Processing will develop your word processing skills so you can produce a range of standard documents with a professional presentation. you will create different types of documents e.g. letters, memos, and reports and you will also learn that an integral part of document production is the ability to review and adjust content and presentation, using a combination of in-built tools such as spelling and grammar checkers, and by using manual techniques, such as proofreading and visually checking professional presentation.
For the spreadsheets unit, you will learn how to create spreadsheets to carry out calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, averages, and totals. You will also develop skills in presenting spreadsheet data in different ways, using numbers, text, and graphs.
This classroom-based course contains all the learning content needed to meet the assessment requirements of the course. There are also activities to enable you to practise your skills and test your learning.
You can enrol at any time, and it is flexible, tutor support is available in class, telephone, and email.
What You’ll Learn
Course Structure
To achieve the qualification, you need to complete 2 units.
- Word Processing 24 GLH
- Spreadsheets Software 24 GLH
How You're Assessed
Assessment Methods
Portfolio of Evidence
This qualification is internally assessed and internally quality assured by Centre staff and externally quality assured by Highfields External Quality Assurance Consultants (EQACs).
Career Destinations
Where This Course Takes You
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Student Voice
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At Doncaster College, I learned a lot about IT, including hardware, software, networks, and some coding. I also explored website development. It was great learning new things, and the staff were really helpful. I’m hoping to get a job in IT in the future.
Progression
Progression
On successful completion of this qualification, learners may wish to continue their development by undertaking one of the following qualifications:
Learners can progress in several ways:
- broadening the range of skills, they develop by increasing the size of their qualification. (Award → Certificate → Diploma)
- developing skills at a higher level by moving up the level of qualification from Level 1 to Level 2
- progressing to employment where they can apply their digital and IT knowledge and skills.
- Alternatively, you may want to consider other further education courses.
Costs
Course Fees
UK
Fully Funded If you are currently receiving a benefit or if you earn less than £23,400 a year.
For Careers Advisers
Quick Reference Guide
Level
Level 1
Duration
16 Weeks with 48 GLH
Study Mode
Part-Time, Short
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Questions? Call free 0800 358 7575 or email dcinfocentre@don.ac.uk