Course: IT with Computing Pathway (STEM Computing) | CCGOnline

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    • Hello and welcome to the IT with Computing Pathway information area for Chichester College!

    • Carolyn Cole
      Study Programme Leader for NCFE Levels 1 and 2 
      Contact Number: 2257
      Contact Email: Carolyn.Cole@chichester.ac.uk
      Emma Moore
      Study Programme Leader for NCFE Level 3 
      Contact Number: 2561
      Contact Email: Emma.Moore@chichester.ac.uk
      Lauren Ellis
      Student Tutor for Computing
      Contact Number: 2587
      Contact Email: Lauren.Ellis@chichester.ac.uk

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    • Course content

      Across the span of the computing with IT pathway, you will be studying a broad range of skills, and disciplines that are designed to not only develop your knowledge and understanding, but to prepare you for industry and progression through the pathway.

      During the process of completing the three levels of study, you will be able to cover topics that cover the broad spectrum of computing related topics that have been devised to help to focus your skills and abilities.

      Progression through the levels would cover topics that could include:

      • Using mobile IT devices: Set up, maintain, and utilise the applications of mobile devices effectively and efficiently.
      • IT User fundamentals: Follow and understand the needs for safety and security practices in using IT systems with the needs of users in mind.
      • Multimedia software: Plan the content and organise multimedia products that meet the needs of specific audiences and requirements.
      • Bespoke software: Organising and collecting data in a manner that can be presented formally and processed correctly by bespoke systems.
      • Database software: Enter, edit and organise data in a structured and logical manner within commonly used database programs.
      • Spreadsheet software: Select and use appropriate tools and techniques to present spreadsheet information effectively using formulae and summarising in graphical manners.

      Assessment methods

      The majority of the modules covered across this pathway have internal assessed coursework, which could take on the form of written reports, formal presentations, developmental artefacts, or group project work.

      Alongside this there may also be the need to undertake additional subjects if your Maths and English GCSEs are not up to a grade 4 standard or higher.  This will require additional assessments in both coursework and examination processes.

      More information will become available at the time of module study, and on the lead up to this stage.

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    • All learners across the college are expected to undertake work experience as part of their study programme.  This is not only and expectation from the college, but also one of the Department for Education.

      Work experience would ideally be related to the topics that you are studying, however relatable experience would be equally as well received.  This could include customer relations, time management, deadline control, and team working skills that are learnt through a number of different methods.

      Unfortunately the ruling of the department of education does state that we cannot use a learners existing job role as a WEX opportunity.  Also, that the work experience must take place during the time that you are enrolled on the course, so we cannot accept anything done over the summer period.

      As such, all learners should look to obtain WEX placement opportunities prior to starting the course, with an aim to start it after they have enrolled in September. 

    • 15 Hours Completed and reflected upon prior to April half term
      25 Hours Completed and reflected upon prior to April half term
      30 Hours Completed and reflected upon prior to April half term
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    • In order to join us on the IT with Computing Pathway here at Chichester College there is a set level of requirements that you must have to successfully apply:

      NCFE Level 1

      No formal entry requirements except a keen desire to learn

      NCFE Level 2

      4 GCSEs completed with some computing related experience

      NCFE Level 3

      4 GCSEs completed at grade 4 and above (including Maths or English [with a grade 3 in the alternate])

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    • Between the levels

      Progression internally between the levels of the pathway is not an automatic process, and you must be able to meet specific expectations, including the entry requirements of the receiving level in order to enter.

      Progression meetings will take place prior to the end of the academic year in order to discuss your place on the next level, at which time progression expectations.  These expectations could include:

      • Attendance and punctuality rates
      • Behaviour and conduct in the college
      • Completion of existing level of study
      • Meeting the entry requirements

      If under the circumstances that these expectations have not been met, you will be invited to an interview where progression will be discussed one to one, with a view to determining a course of action.

    • After the pathway

      Following the completion of this pathway, there are a number of options available to you apart from employment which is a strong option.

      Internal progression to our T-Level pathways which requires you to apply via the college website and will include a standardised interview with references from your teaching team.  Minimum entry requirements and expectations apply.

      Progression onto an apprenticeship programme would require application via the government websites and the connecting company pages.  Ideally you should be looking for level 3 or level 4 apprenticeship programmes.

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    • During the process of the pathway, there will be a number of opportunities to attend external events and excursions.  For this we will need to ask you to complete a yearly medical permission form.

      Previous trips that we have conducted include:

      Teambuilding

      • We have run a number of teambuilding activities that have included Paintballing, Go-Karting, and Laser Quest.

      Science Museum in London

      • Cyber security and forensics events: From the trenches of the First World War to the latest in cyber security, Top Secret explores over a century’s worth of communications intelligence.
      • Information age exhibition: Celebrating more than 200 years of innovation in information and communication technologies.

      National Museum of Computing

      • The museum enables visitors to follow the development of computing from the ultra-secret pioneering efforts of the 1940s through the large systems and mainframes of the 1950s, 60s and 70s, and the rise of personal computing in the 1980s and beyond.

      The Novium Museum

      • Tim Peake exhibition: Display which looks to take visitors on a space journey that follows Tim Peake's astronomical adventure - from growing up in Chichester to becoming the first British European Space Agency astronaut.

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    • Autumn Term 2021
      Students start: Monday 6th September
      College Training Day: Tuesday 28th September
      Half term: Monday 25th October - Friday 29th October
      College Training Day: Thursday 11th November
      Students Finish: Friday 17th December
      Spring Term 2022
      Students start: Wednesday 5th January
      Half Term: Monday 21st - Friday 25th February
      College Training Day: Wednesday 2nd March
      Students finish: Friday 8th April
      Summer Term 2022
      Students start: Monday 25th April
      May Bank Holiday: Monday 2nd May
      Late May Bank Holiday: Monday 30th  May
      Half term: Tuesday 31st May - Friday 3rd June
      Students finish: Friday 24th June
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    • Thank you for your time in reading through the pathway information.  We will be in contact soon in order to arrange an interview with yourself either over the phone or via Microsoft Teams.

      For the interview we would always be happy to have multiple people present either via loudspeaker, or via MS Teams and would always encourage parents to work with yourselves in helping to ensure that the pathway is the one that you want to study.

      Thank you and I hope to speak to you soon.

      Adam Swatton
      Deputy Head of Learning STEM (Computing)