Information Technology

Welcome to Stanmore College Computing and ICT!

Computing and ICT is at the heart of the technological world in which we live.

These skills are now an essential aspect of many professions. The Computing and ICT department at Stanmore College is better equipped than ever with the inclusion of industry standard creative software.

We have the expertise and resources to develop our students’ skills to the desired level, whether to gain a recognised qualification or as a tool to assist their studies. Exciting changes are underway in the IT industry with the government backing the country’s efforts to become world leaders in this field.

We have good links to universities and students can now even progress to Higher Education in this field right here at Stanmore.

Many of our students are given the opportunity to build up a professional portfolio by developing a commercial website. We aim to develop the confidence and capability of all students and we do this by using ICT across the curriculum.

Our teachers have industry experience and links with industry professionals who visit the College to speak to students and answer questions.

Basic IT Skills

If you are not confident using computers you may want to think about taking our Level 1 IT User course and our Level 2 IT User course.

Learners will study units such as:

• website software    
• IT Security software
• spreadsheet software
• word Processing Software
• email Software
• internet security for IT users

Develop the skills you need for employment.

     Our computing & IT Study Programme

     consists of:

        -  Computing & IT course

        - IT related enrichment

        - Extra-curriculum related enrichment

        - Work experience in a relevant institution

        - Technical award in IT

        - GCSE English or mathematics

        - Preparation for employment in an appropriate IT career

You will be able to undertake a professional certification - Microsoft Office Specialist User (Outlook, Word, Access, Excel, Powerpoint) 

There will also be work shadowing, visits to related to companies, expert speakers and industry days. 

Potential careers in the IT sector

• Computer Scientist
• System Support 
• Software Engineer
• Computer Games Developer
• Technicians and Web Developer
• IT Consultant     

Variety of environments you could work in      

• Academia
• Research
• Industry
• Government
• Private and business environments

Let's see what our students say...

'"First of all, I would like to say that I'm very grateful for the laptop that I received and I'm gonna be forever thankful to everyone at this College. Secondly, I got a great teacher who has helped me throughout this whole year whenever I needed help"