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Edexcel BTEC Level 5Higher National Diploma (HND)in Computing and Systems Development

Helios International College

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æThis course is designed to equip students with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in current and future employment or for progression to an undergraduate degree.

It aims to provide an educational foundation for those wishing to become computer professionals, specialised studies directly relevant to individual vocations and professions in which students are working or intend to seek employment and enable students to make an immediate contribution in employment.

The HND will give you a comprehensive overview thorough grounding in the main areas of modern computing, providing you with the real, practical skills needed in today’s competitive international commercial environment. Successful completion of the HND will open up many career opportunities for you. This practical and intensive programme allows you to gain an internationally recognized business qualification in just 24 months.

It develops an appreciation of the need to implement a structured approach to program design, and the necessary skills.

It also provides a framework for a sound technical and professional practices and an opportunity to develop both independent and co-operative work.

Fully validated by edexcel, one of the world’s leading examining and awarding bodies, this HND qualification is recognized and respected by employers and higher education institutions around the world.

Entry requirements � Normally a minimum of one A level (in an appropriate subject) plus three GCSEs grade C or above, or

� 5 GCSEs grade C or above or a BTEC National Award or GNVQ Advanced Qualification at pass level or equivalent. Or

� Any equivalent overseas qualification � Completion of High School Certificate and relevant work experience

� English language skills equivalent

to IELTS 5.5 (or 5.0 with compulsory Foundation English Programme classes).

What are the career prospects?Students receive a Diploma from Edexcel and some go on to pursue careers in a wide range of computing. Students are also eligible to obtain a degree by completing the one year BSc(Hons) Computing or Computer Networking at any UK university.

Course structureTo achieve the HND qualification, students are required to complete sixteen units over the first 2 years; eight of them are Core units and eight of them are Specialist units.

Core units (Level 4)All students must take the following 8 core units (total 125 credits):

� Business Skills For E-Commerce (15 credits)

� Computer Systems (15 credits) � Employability And Professional evelopment (15 credits)

� Project Design, Implementation & Evaluation (20 credits)

� Systems Analysis and Design (15 credits)

� Human Computer Interaction (15 credits)

� Website Design (15 credits) � Distributed Software Applications (15 credits)

Specialist units (Level-5)All students must take the following 8 units (total 120 credits):

� Information Systems in Organisations (15 credits)

� Knowledge-based Systems (15 credits)

� Data Analysis and Design (15 credits) � Programming in Java (15 credits) � Networking Infrastructure (15 credits) � Local Area Networking Technologies (15 credits)

� Wide Area Networking Technologies (15 credits)

� Network Security (15 credits)

Helios International College is an Edexcel approved Centre providing BTEC HNC and HND qualifications in Computing and Business.

Edexcel, a Pearson company, is the UK’s largest awarding body offering academic and vocational qualifications and testing to schools, colleges, employers and other places of learning in the UK and internationally.

About Edexcel

Course Summary

Intakes September and January

Duration 2 Years

Awarding Body

Edexcel

London Regional OfficeOne90 High HolbornLondonWC1V 7BH

Tel: 020 7190 5300Fax: 020 7190 5660

Email:londonro@edexcel.comweb: www.edexcel.com

Admissions Contact

Admissions Department Helios International College Dawson House 276-278 Northolt Road South Harrow Middlesex

HA2 8EB

Tel: +44 (0)20 8422 0604 Fax: +44 (0)20 8422 3304

E-mail: info@helioscollege.com Web: www.helioscollege.com

HND in Computing and Systems Development

Helios International College

Call admissions on 0208 422 0604www.helioscollege.com

AssessmentThe course is assessed by end of term exams and assignments. Each unit is internally assessed and graded by qualified Tutors / Assessors and Internal Verifiers. The final assessment is done by an Edexcel External Examiner. Grades awarded are Pass, Merit and Distinction. There is no overall grade awarded for this qualification.

ABE Diploma in Business Management comprises of two parts and has the following units:

Awarding bodyEdexcel (BTEC)

Qualification levelQCF Level-5

Qualification typeHigher National Diploma

Course commencementSeptember and January

Duration of the course2 Years

Hours per week in class15 hours (full time daytime study)

ProgressionYou may also top-up your HND to BSc (Hons) Computer Science, Computing or Computer Networking at most of the UK universities.

Award and CertificationOn successful completion of all the examinations, students are awarded the Edexcel (BTEC) HND certificate.

Helios International College, a private provider of affordable and high quality higher education runs a wide variety of courses and programmes for a wide student clientele. The courses are suited for continuing and mature students and include in-house and international Corporate Training programs on all aspects of Banking and Finance, Governance, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Information Systems. The College also plans to develop its own Research and Consultancy team, working on the development, deployment and delivery of new training programmes and courses to contribute to the overall local and international education sector.

Core courses run by the College on a semester basis include business management, accounting, law, healthcare, travel & tourism, information technology and English language courses. These are courses accredited by UK accrediting and awarding bodies such as Edexcel, City and Guilds, the Association of Business Executives (ABE) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

About Helios International College

HND in Computing and Systems Development

Helios International CollegeDawson House276 - 278 Northolt RoadSouth HarrowHA2 8EBUnited Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0) 208 422 0604Fax: +44 (0) 208 422 3304

Email: info@helioscollege.comWeb: www.helioscollege.com