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Qualifications
OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in IT- Software Development (603/0309/8)
Overview
An exciting ICT Apprenticeship programme has been developed to provide young people with the skills and experience required to take up opportunities in the ICT sector. The programme has been inspired and designed by a number of Northern Ireland’s top ICT companies, in partnership with the Department for the Economy, in support of this important and growing sector. This course will cover units in the following areas; software design fundamentals, software development fundamentals, software testing, principles of ICT systems security and project management.
Key Areas of Study:
• Application design & Development
• Web Design
• Virtual Reality
• Internet of Things & Mobile Development
It is predicted that there will be a shortfall of 10,000 skilled IT workers in Northern Ireland by 2026. Globally, Cyber Security is one of the fastest growing areas in IT with a predicted global shortfall of 3.5 million skilled cyber security professionals by 2021. Software development is one of the leading areas of IT in Northern Ireland and there is a predicted growth in the areas of Cloud & Application development as well as Data Analytics. Our courses are designed to help you develop your Cyber Security & Networking skills and Software, Cloud & Application Development and Data Analytics skills in a meaningful and vocational way
and give you the skills to develop your chosen career.
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5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above including Maths and English
To be able to apply at this stage, you must be employed in an IT role or have an arranged an apprenticeship with an employer in IT.
If you are currently not employed in an IT role, you must apply to the IT Apprenticeship through the following link: Belfast Metropolitan College Careers Portal (mindmill.co.uk)
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) for FE Courses
APL allows you to use evidence from prior learning or experience to gain entry onto a course at Belfast Met. Belfast Met will work with you to make sure that relevant learning or work experience is formally recognised through the APL Process. For more information see Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) Process - Guidance for applicants. If you would like more information, or if you decide you would like to use the APL process, please contact the Course Co-ordinator. Contact details are provided at the end of these slides and on the course details page on Belfast Met website.
Careers
Successful completion of this apprenticeship will enable students to progress to the Higher Level Apprenticeship or full-time employment.
Interests
- Problem Solving
- Design
- Technology
- Computing
Contact us
To be able to apply at this stage, you must be employed in an IT role or have an arranged an apprenticeship with an employer in IT. To apply, please email us with details of your employer and we will assist you in your application.
Tel: 028 9053 3151
Email: creativedigital@belfastmet.ac.uk
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