Course start date - Sep 2026
Mode of study
Full Time
Start date
01/09/2027
Entry requirements
At least 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English and maths.
Teaching staff
Oaklands College has a team of highly qualified ICT teachers. All are experts in Microsoft software, as well as networking, programming and hardware installation. Most have come from the ICT and business industry and have a wealth of experience to share with you. They are supportive and motivational tutors who will do their best to make your time at Oaklands enjoyable, interesting and an excellent learning experience. You will also receive support in finding employment or a university place of your choosing.
Course Code
TL3SSD1F/1
Duration
2-Year
Location
Welwyn Garden City Campus
Awarding body
Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)
Assessment
You will be assessed in the following way: You will be assessed through a mixture of internal and external assessments. Year 1: Core component: paper A written examination paper B written examination employer set project in order to achieve a grade for core component, students must have results for both sub-components (the core (written) examination and the employer set project). The combined results from these sub-components will be aggregated to form the overall core component grade (A*'E and U). No overall grade will be issued for the core component until both sub-components have been attempted. Year 2: Occupational specialism component: Synoptic assignment The student is also required to successfully achieve a distinction/merit/pass grade in the occupational specialism component.
About the course
Career options
If Successful, you can progress onto further study at Degree level, higher level Apprenticeship or Employment.
Successful completion of your chosen course could lead onto a higher level course, university or into employment.
Potential careers:
- Computer Games Designer
- Computer Hardware Engineer
- Database Administrator
- Interactive Media Designer
- IT Product Developer
- IT Trainer
- Network Manager
- Software Developer/ Programmer
- Systems Analyst
- Technical Support Person
- Web Designer/ Developer
Course Content - What will I learn?
Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.
You will be assessed in the following way: You will be assessed through a mixture of internal and external assessments. Year 1: Core component: paper A written examination paper B written examination employer set project in order to achieve a grade for core component, students must have results for both sub-components (the core (written) examination and the employer set project). The combined results from these sub-components will be aggregated to form the overall core component grade (A*'E and U). No overall grade will be issued for the core component until both sub-components have been attempted. Year 2: Occupational specialism component: Synoptic assignment The student is also required to successfully achieve a distinction/merit/pass grade in the occupational specialism component.