Course Summary
Interested in digital technologies but not sure yet which area is for you? This course gives you the chance to try a bit of everything.
You'll build foundation skills across areas including programming, games development, cyber security, networking, website design, IT support and robotics. You'll learn through a mixture of practical activities and projects, giving you the opportunity to discover what you enjoy and where your strengths are.
You don't need to arrive as a computing expert. The course is designed to help you build your confidence, develop your technical skills and prepare for your next step.
Alongside your main course, you'll have opportunities to get involved in activities such as games tournaments, robotics challenges, guest speakers, trips and our games club.
Level 1 Pass Plus - At Boston College, learners who want to progress onto Level 2 are expected to complete the full programme, not just the minimum units required to achieve the Level 1 qualification. Our internal Pass Plus standard recognises learners who successfully complete all of the units in their programme, including the additional personal development, vocational maths, digital skills and career-planning elements. Pass Plus is designed to help learners build the confidence, independence and study skills needed for progression to Level 2.
What else do I need to know?
During the course, you’ll study a mixture of practical digital subjects and personal development units designed to prepare you for your next step.
Your course will include:
- Introduction to Programming – learn the basics of coding and use programming to solve simple problems and create digital work.
- Games Design and Development – explore how games are planned and created and develop your own ideas and projects.
- Managing Your Own Learning – build the habits and organisation skills needed to become a more independent learner.
- Developing Personal Confidence and Self-Awareness – recognise your strengths, build confidence and prepare for new challenges.
- Website Development – learn how websites are designed and built.
- Personal Budgeting and Managing Money – develop practical maths skills that can help with everyday financial decisions.
- Spreadsheet Software – use spreadsheets to organise information, carry out calculations and present data.
- Digital Skills for Work – develop the digital skills and behaviours expected in the workplace.
- Career Planning – explore future options and start planning what you want to do next.
- iDEA – complete digital badges covering a range of useful online and digital skills.
- Work Experience – gain experience of the workplace and develop skills that will support your future progression.
The entry requirements for the Level 1 Digital Technologies Certificate are two GCSEs at grades 2 or above (Old GCSE grade E or above) or equivalent (to include English or maths), or any one of the following, an Entry Level 3 qualification, a Certificate in Skills for Working Life or Life Skills or an ESOL Entry Level 3 qualification.
If you're unsure whether you meet the entry requirements, speak to our Admissions team and we'll help you understand your options.
The Level 1 Digital Technologies Certificate will take you one year to complete, you will attend Boston College for at least three days per week.
You'll study within Boston College's Digital Technologies department, with access to specialist digital facilities and equipment.
This course is free if you are under the age of 19 on 31 August of the year you start the course.
If you are aged 19+, this course will cost £1500.
Fee remission may apply depending on personal circumstances, please enquire with the Registry Department for further information on 01205 365701 or email fees@boston.ac.uk.
Please note that all fees are subject to change.
You will be assessed through a portfolio of work that shows the knowledge and practical skills you've developed during the course. This may include practical projects, written work and evidence of the tasks you've completed. There are no traditional written exams as part of the main qualification.
Succesful completion of this course could lead to progression onto the College's Level 2 Digital and IT course. The skills you develop will also give you a strong foundation for future study and, as you move through higher-level courses, can lead towards areas such as software development, games, web development and wider digital careers.
Additional costs may include money to pay towards trips and wider learning activities.
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