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Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing Systems Support (SS) stream

Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing Systems Support (SS) stream. Level 5 2009-2010. Program & Objectives. Welcome and Completing Forms Getting to know… Introduction The Course Contact Details Class Contact Assignments Accessibility Attendance Fresher’s Fayre

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Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing Systems Support (SS) stream

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  1. Higher National Certificate (HNC)in ComputingSystems Support (SS) stream Level 5 2009-2010

  2. Program & Objectives • Welcome and Completing Forms • Getting to know… • Introduction • The Course • Contact Details • Class Contact • Assignments • Accessibility • Attendance • Fresher’s Fayre • Library Induction and Campus (7:00) • MS Word Workshop

  3. The Course • Student handbook and HE handbook • Certified through Edexcel • Level 5 HNC in Computing (SS) • 5 Units to complete per year. First year: • Computer Platforms • Systems Analysis and Design • End User Support • Programming Concepts • Database Design Concepts

  4. The Course (cont…) • Second year units: • Project Management • Networking Concepts • Networking Technology • Quality Systems • Networking Project • Refer to Timetable for dates each unit will be covered

  5. Contact Details • Class contact is two evenings a week – Monday and Thursday, 6 pm – 9 pm • Other communication is over email • Always ensure we have current and up to date contact details for you, both e-mail and postal address • Always ensure we know which email address is the preferred one to use

  6. Class Contact • Arrive early • Classes will start on time • Time before the class starts to network with fellow students and possibly recover from the journey to the college in traffic • Attend all sessions! • Make alternative arrangements as soon as possible • Lectures & In-class activities • Bring to class… • Take notes! [H]

  7. Outside of Class Time • Plan to spend at least about 5 hour per week working on research and assignments • Stay ahead with assignments • Submit work promptly or ahead of schedule • Show both your research and personal application/experience • The effort you put in will show!

  8. Assignments • Each unit has 2 or 3 assignments • One exam during the course • One project during the course • Read assignments and Criteria Carefully! • Research all work carefully(The effort you put in will be evident) • Plagiarism is a crime!

  9. Accessibility • Submit work electronically (where possible) as well as on paper • Use full stops on abbreviations and acronyms • e.g. not eg • I.T. not IT • Use ‘-’ • E-mail • Use a sans-serif font • E.g. Arial not Times New Roman

  10. Assessment Process • Assignments submitted • Tutor marks assignments • IV – Internal Verification with the college • EV – External verification by the Exam Board • Final results submitted • Certificate issued by the Exam Board and posted to students

  11. Other Bits… • College Policies • Health & Safety • Equality & Diversity • Internet use policy • Recording & monitoring • Employers and Managers also have internet access • Beware of Shady deals / Manipulation / Deception • Intranet • Moodle • Access to college work from home • Student Cards and NUS card • Student Union • Class Rep

  12. Fresher’s Fayre • 15th September 09 • Carlton Road campus • 10:30 – 12:30 • Activities and Food • Pick-ups at MMW: • 10:15 • 10:35 • 10:55

  13. Questions?

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