Computing HND Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) Level 5

Occupational Profile

The Higher Technical Qualification in computing, general pathway, is a level 5 qualification, which is equivalent to the first two years of an Honours degree. It has been designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for a successful career in computing.

Year 1 – Computing BTEC HND/HTQ – General Pathway

This year builds underpinning core skills effectively, preparing you for further subject specialisation in year 2. You’ll develop your detailed understanding of a range of aspects of the computing world, including how different elements of computing interact and depend upon each other.

You’ll study the general pathway, as well as the specialist pathways such as data analytics, network engineering and cyber security.

What modules will I study?

– Programming
– Networking
– Professional Practice
– Database Design and Development
– Security
– Planning a Computing Project
– Software Development Lifecycles
– Strategic Information Systems.

Year 2 – Computing BTEC HND/HTQ – General Pathway

This year will enable you to develop a broad base of skills and knowledge to take forward. You’ll be given the opportunity to learn about several emerging trends and technologies, and how to apply technical change in a rapidly evolving industry.

What modules will I study?

– Computing Research Project (set by Pearson)
– Business Process Support
– Systems Analysis and Design
– Internet of Things
– Robotics
– Emerging Technologies

Training and Development Summary

The Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher Technical Qualification in Computing offers students a broad introduction to the subject area via a mandatory and optional unit. This allows for the acquisition of skills and experience across a range of occupational sectors at Level 5.

The college offers 2 pathways Computing Technology and Computing Networking.

For Computing Technology pathway allows the candidate to achieve a level of knowledge across a range of topics in the field, effectively developing a broad base of skills and knowledge to take forward.

In the first year of the HTQ Certificate you will learn the foundations of general computing technology and software within a variety of projects to build knowledge, skills and confidence. As the HND progresses, you will build on this to develop your understanding of how different elements of computing interact and depend upon each other, thereby broadening you overall view and understanding of computing, whilst gaining more detailed knowledge of specific topics. You will be given the opportunity to learn about several emerging trends and technologies, and how to apply technical change in a rapidly evolving industry.

Wherever possible, the concepts and theories explored in the course are underpinned by practical exercise, experiment and R&D (conducted in our brand new, state of the art IoT Laboratory), all with a sharp focus on where the industry is, and where it may be heading.

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