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Welcome to the Level 5 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing Systems Support program for 2009-2010. This course comprises five essential units, including Computer Platforms, Systems Analysis and Design, and Networking Concepts, aimed at building your skills and knowledge in the field of computing. Classes are held twice a week in the evening, with assessments including assignments, a project, and one exam per unit. Ensure you stay ahead with your studies and communicate effectively with class contacts for a successful learning experience.
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Higher National Certificate (HNC)in ComputingSystems 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 • Library Induction and Campus (7:00) • MS Word Workshop
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
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
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
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]
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!
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!
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
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
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
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