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Information Technology (Level 2 Traineeship Level 2 Diploma)

OCNNI
Computing & IT

Course Overview

The Level 2 Traineeship will enable you to achieve a qualification which is equal to 4 GCSEs. The practical nature of the course will introduce you to the computer industry and gives you an insight into a range of available careers. It gives you an insight into the IT industry with a view to further study or employment. The course is assessed with coursework and exams covering a broad range of IT skills. The Traineeship will contain, within 1 year, OCN-NI Transversal Skills at Level 2, Essential Skills Numeracy and Literacy.Note;This traineeship is in development and the detail regarding the content and the assessment etc is to be confirmed early 2023.
  • Study Mode
    Full-Time
  • Duration
    1 Year
  • Campus
    Limavady
    Strabane
    Strand Road

Available Sessions

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  • Course: Open College Network NI (OCN NI) Level 2 Traineeship Level 2 Diploma in Information Technology
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 02/09/2024
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  • Course: Open College Network NI (OCN NI) Level 2 Traineeship Level 2 Diploma in Information Technology
    Campus: Limavady
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 02/09/2024
    Fees:
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  • Course: Open College Network NI (OCN NI) Level 2 Traineeship Level 2 Diploma in Information Technology
    Campus: Strabane
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 02/09/2024
    Fees:
     -
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Course Offering

  • Site location Limavady Main St Strabane Strand Road
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Course Modules

  • Unit 1: IT Essentials
  • T (Transversal) Skills
  • Unit 2: IT Systems
  • Unit 3: IT Applications
  • Unit 4: Practical IT Project
  • Unit 9: 2D games Development
  • Unit 10: Website Development
  • Unit 12: Graphic Design
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

4 GCSEs Grades D-G to include Maths and English Grade D

ROI Requirements

4 OLCs Grades O5-O8 to include Maths and English Grade O5. Applicants presenting with a Junior Cert or Junior Cycle qualification should have attained a majority of higher-level subjects including English and Maths

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Attendance at Information Session

Work Placement

60 hours of placement or simulated placement to be carried out over the year either as blocks or a small number of hours per week.

What's Next?

Further Study

The qualification will allow you to choose your progression route from a wide range of Level 3 Diploma courses at NWRC depending on the results obtained from the Vocational Qualification, Essential Skills Qualifications and T Skills qualifications.

Career Prospects

The qualification will the first steps towards a career in as a Web Designer, A Software Developer, a Network Administrator or a career within Information Technology.

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    My time at NWRC gave me the confidence to open my own Beauty Salon. Now I'm a part-time lecturer for the College.
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