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Hayden,IT Student

We believe in providing students with the

wide range of skills and experiences thatwill fully prepare you for life after college,whether you are looking to enter the worldof work or progress onto a higher level ofstudy.

This means that during your

time at college you will havethe opportunity to:

^ Undertake work placements

^ Enter competitions againstother colleges

^ Work on projects with localbusinesses

^ Attend master classes andworkshops from industryprofessionals

^ Go on trips and visitsrelevant to your area ofstudy

^ Get paid work as part of

the Colleges Student Crew

northhertscollegeFindouthowstudyingatNHCledtouniversitysuccessforEx-ITstudentWayne

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For IT student Wayne, studying

at the college was the secondchance he needed to gain the

qualifications for university.

Wayne joined the college to

study the level 1 diploma and

successfully progressed on to

study level 2 and level 3. He

is now at Canterbury Christ

Church University studying a BA

Honours degree in web design.

Wayne took part in the Big

Student News Takeover 2013

and was successful in winning a

three month paid internship atthe Comet newspaper.

Wayne explained: Working

at the Comet offices was one

of the highlights of my college

experience; it gave me a taste

of what a real workplace

is like and showed me how

essential working in a team is.

After university Id like to go

straight into web design, going

over to work for an American

company. College was a second

chance for me, just because

you fail your GCSEs doesntmean you cant achieve.

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Level 1 Diploma in IT users

(FS090)

Level 2 in IT (FS083)

Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT

(FS094)

Level 3 Extended Diploma in

IT and Creative Multimedia

(FS064)

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This one year course will give

students the basic knowledge to

work with IT in any sector. It willenable students to become safe

online, to learn about various

types of software and how to use

them effectively, and to develop

social and practical skills. This

course includes the following

modules (these are subject to

change, and will be confirmed

prior to enrolment):

^ Improving Productivity Using IT

^ Set up an IT system

^ IT Communication fundamentals

^ Using the internet

^ Using mobile IT devices^ Using email

^ Personal information

management software

^ IT software fundamentals

^ Audio, video, imaging and

presentation software

^ Using a computer keyboard

COURSE DURATION

1 year

COURSE LOCATION

Stevenage Centre

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

One GCSE, An enthusiasm to

achieve is essential and previous IT

knowledge is recommended.

PROGRESSIONOPPORTUNITIES

Upon successful completion of this

course, students can progress on

to a Level 2 IT course, or apply for

a range of job roles.

Level 1 Diploma in IT users (FS090)

ITstudentWayne

undertookathree

monthpaidinternshipas

agraphicdesignerat

TheCometnewspaper

afterwinningtheBig

StudentNewsTakeover.

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This course will allow youto

keep up-to-date withmobile

technology and learn howit all

works. You will work in small

teams tocompleteproject

basedwork.You will have the

opportunity to study:

^ Buildinga computer

^ Mobile app development

^ Database development

^ Digital animation

COURSE DURATION

1year

COURSELOCATION

StevenageCentre

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSFourGCSEs at Grade D or above

including maths and English


Oncompletion, youwill be

able toprogressonto aLevel

3 course, undertake further

training,or applyfor jobs

which make use of your

specialist knowledge such as

Junior Website Designer, Media

Production Assistant, Interactive

Media Design Assistant, Junior

Project Planneror ComputerGames Analyst.

Level 2Diploma inIT (FS083)

ITstudentsJasonTodd,Sam

Baker,SamCastagnaand

GeorgiaHazelrepresented

NHC,competingagainst20

othercollegesatthefinalsof

theMarketMakerExperience

EntrepreneurshipCompetition.

The team have utilised the skillsgained on their course andproduced a business plan fora 2D platform computer gameset in the future. The team havecreated an animated pitch videoto explain their idea to potentialinvestors, which you can watchon their YouTube channel.

Georgina Orton, Head ofCurriculum commented: I amextremely proud of the studentsfor all the hard work they haveput into this competition


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On this course you will study a

broad range of IT from software,networking, website production,

game development and animation.

You will have the opportunity to

study:

^ Computer systems

^ Advanced database and

spread sheet Skills^ Communication technologies

^ Principles of software design

and development

^ Computer animation

^ Oracle data modelling and SQL

programming

^ IT project (related to your

specialist choice)

^ Developing computer games

^ Organisational systems

security

^ Website production

COURSE DURATION2 years

COURSE LOCATION

Stevenage Centre

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Four GCSEs at Grade C or above

including English and Maths


Upon successful completion of

this course you can progress

onto study at university or apply

for employment in a variety of

fields such as, Systems Developer,

Sales & Marketing for ICT, Quality

Management or Technical Strategy

and Planning.

Level 3 Extended Diplomain IT (FS094)

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On this course you will study a

broad range of IT from software,networking, website production,

game development and animation.

In the first year you will have the

opportunity to study:

^ Web Authoring & Page Layout

Design

^ Communication, Research andPre-production techniques

^ Project Management

Techniques

^ Drawing Concept Art and 3D

Modelling

^ Developing a Small Business

In the second year you will study:

^ Soundtrack and Advertising

Production

^ Motion Graphics and

Compositing Video

^ 3D animation

^ Interactive Media Authoring^ 2D and Stop Motion Animation

*Modules are subject to

change*

You will also undertake Functional

Skills and an Award in Moneyand Finance, ensuring you are

equipped with the most up-to-

date knowledge and skills to

develop a brighter future.

COURSE DURATION

1 year

COUSE LOCATIONStevenage Centre

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Four GCSEs grade C or above, OR

level 2 distinction or merit with an

imaginative portfolio of art work

and Level 2 functional skills Maths

and English


On completion, you will be able

to progress onto university, or

apply for jobs which make use

of your specialist knowledge

such as Junior Website Designer,Animation Assistant, Media

Production Assistant, Interactive

Media Design Assistant or Junior

Project Planner.

Level 3 Extended Diplomain IT and

Creative Multimedia (FS064)


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Daniel and Charles had several

meetings with Mr Ryall to

discuss his requirements before

a design was produced and

accepted and the go ahead tocreate the site was given.

Advice on domain name and

hosting options were given and

the website was developed

and has now been published

at www.dryallandson.co.uk.

Special thanks goes to fellow

student Ryan Walmsley who

assisted in the publishing

process. Mr Ryall said: I am

sure that Daniel and Charles

have a great future in IT. They

worked in a professional

manner and I am overjoyedwith the outcome. I would

recommend them both to any

future employer. An excellent

job!.

IT Tutor, Peter Arnold, added:

I was very impressed with

the way Daniel and Charles

worked with Mr Ryall. Their

customer service skills were

excellent and the final product

is brilliant!

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northhertscollegeLevel3IT

studentsDanielBanksand

CharlesWarnerhavebeen

workingwithalocalproperty

maintenancecompany,Danny

RyallandSon,todevelopa

websiteforthebusiness.

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How to applyOnce youve decided which

course is right for you, there are a

number of ways to apply:

^ Pick up an application form

from reception at any of our

centres

^ Call us on 01462 424242 to

apply by telephone

^ Visit our website

www.nhc.ac.uk, find yourcourse and apply online

Travel to college

for 2Weve teamed up with the Uno bus

to provide students with unlimited

daily travel for just 2! There are

also great deals to be had with

Arriva and CentreBus.

75% off train travel

from RoystonFull-time students travelling from

Royston are eligible for 75% off of

monthly tickets bought in advance

from Royston station.

Terms and conditions apply.

The information in this brochure was

correct at the time of going to print

(October 2014). Some course and venue

details may be subject to change, pleasevisit our website www.nhc.ac.uk for the

most up-to-date information.

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