< PreviousVisit: stanmore.ac.uk Call: 020 8420 7700 FDA EARLY YEARS CARE AND EDUCATION 10 FDA EARLY YEARS CARE AND EDUCATION Progression You will already be working within early years, on a paid or voluntary basis, when you begin this course. Your work-based learning will be developed and formalised in your studies with us. As you review your own practice and knowledge, you will enhance your prospects in this field, you may also wish to consider progression to an honours degree (a further one year of study at level 6). Entry Requirements •A full level 3 childcare qualification •GCSE English and maths at grade C or 4 and above OR Adult Literacy and Numeracy at level 2 •Working or volunterring for at least 12 hours a week in an approrpiate early years setting Assessment Coursework assessment takes a variety of different forms including case studies, reflective reports, essays, presentations and group work. You will be provided with clear assessment criteria for all your assignments and tutorial support to help you understand academic requirements. Equipment There are no specific resource requirements for this qualification, however If you wish to purchase recommended texts, rather than borrow from the University Library, the average price is £50-£60. You may be studying up to 6 modules a year, each with a standard recommended text. Tuition Fees £6165 for both levels and 5. FDA EARLY YEARS CARE AND EDUCATION 11 Visit: stanmore.ac.uk Call: 020 8420 7700 FDA EAR LY Y EARS CARE AND EDUCATIONVisit: stanmore.ac.uk Call: 020 8420 7700 HND BUSINESS 12 HND BUSINESS HND Business Course Content This foundation degree, delivered in partnership with the University of Portsmouth, Do you want to learn the all-round business skills that employers are looking for, while working on your personal development and the opportunity to ‘top up’ to a degree in the future? This HND Business course kick-starts your business career by providing a valuable introduction to topics including business strategy, finance, ecommerce and marketing. It’ll give you an edge when starting your career and give you a solid foundation for further study. This qualification is for adults and those aspiring to gain a degree. For more information on the HND Business visit www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/ hnd-business. The course would be delivered right here at Stanmore College. Course Outcomes On this course, you’ll: •Develop the skills and knowledge you need to excel in business •Learn from experienced tutors, lecturers and business leaders •Build knowledge in subjects such as marketing, business finance, business law, data management, business strategy, organisational theories and human resource management •Work on a research project and put your knowledge into practice to demonstrate what you’ve learned. Progression Proceed to a full degree by doing a ‘top up’ at the University of Portsmouth or elsewhere. After completing this course, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to begin a career in areas such as:HND BUSINESS 13 HND BUSINESS Visit: stanmore.ac.uk Call: 020 8420 7700 •marketing •sales •publicity •administration •ecommerce •accounting •financial and risk analysis •HR Entry Requirements Qualifications or experience 48 points to include a minimum of 1 A level (at grade D or above) or equivalent (BTEC QCF Extended diploma, Diploma MP, BTEC RQF, National Extended Diploma PPP, National Diploma MP). GCSE subjects and grades required 3 GCSEs at grade C or above to include English and Mathematics / 3 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English and Mathematics (Functional Skills or Adult Literacy and Numeracy at level 2 are also accepted). English language requirements English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. Assessment You’ll be assessed through: •individual and group coursework •examinations •online tests •practical exercises You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future. The way you’re assessed may depend on the units you select. As a guide, students on this course last year were typically assessed as follows: •Year 1 students: 19% by written exams and 81% by courseworkVisit: stanmore.ac.uk Call: 020 8420 7700 HND BUSINESS 14 HND BUSINESS •Year 2 students: 6% by written exams and 94% by coursework Teaching Teaching methods on this course include: •lectures •workshops •seminars •group projects •one-on-one tutorials Equipment Course reading material, text books, computer or laptop at home and printer. Tuition Fees £6165.HND COMPUTING 15 HND COMPUTING Visit: stanmore.ac.uk Call: 020 8420 7700 HND Computing Course Content From smartphone apps to the networks that connect communities and businesses across the world, computing is behind the systems millions of people rely on every day. On this HND Computing course, you’ll prepare yourself for further study or employment in the computing industry. You’ll learn about topics such as programming, networking, business intelligence and IT security and get to apply what you learn on a work placement and on community projects. When you complete the course, you’ll have the skills, knowledge and experience to start a career in the computing industry. You could also top up your HND to a Bachelor’s degree. For more information on the HND Computing visit www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/ hnd-computing. The course would be delivered right here at Stanmore College. Course Outcomes On this course, you’ll: •Learn skills relevant to your future career from staff who have experience working in the industry •Get an insight into how to use computing to develop community opportunities and enhance lives •Tailor what you learn to your interests and career aspirations •Access the latest learning resources, journals and publications •Get experience of working in the computing industry on a work placement •Have further opportunities to apply what you learn in the community, by running computing events, for example. Progression Proceed to a full degree by doing a level 6 ‘top up’ at the University of Portsmouth or elsewhere.Visit: stanmore.ac.uk Call: 020 8420 7700 HND COMPUTING 16 HND COMPUTING The computing expertise you develop on this course will set you up for employment in areas including systems design and analysis, commercial or scientific systems development and web development. •business continuity analyst •software engineer •web developer •systems analyst •computer programmer •online course developer If you want to continue your studies, you can top up your HND to a Bachelor’s degree by joining the final year of the BSc (Hons) Computing course. Entry Requirements Qualifications or experience 64 points from A levels, BTEC or equivalent. GCSE subjects and grades required 3 GCSEs at grade C or above to include English and Mathematics / 3 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English and Mathematics. English language requirements English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. Assessment The way you’re assessed on this course reflects the requirements of the computing industry. You’ll be assessed through: •examinations •essays •reports •projects, portfolios and case studies •practical demonstrations •oral assessments through presentations or discussion groups You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. HND COMPUTING 17 HND COMPUTING Visit: stanmore.ac.uk Call: 020 8420 7700 You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future. Teaching There’s an emphasis on interactive teaching on this course, giving you the chance to take a leading role in your own learning. Teaching methods include: •lectures •seminars •workshops and discussion groups •tutorials •practical and coaching sessions •work-based learning (during your placement in year 2) future. Equipment You will be provided with online resources, computers and laptops to use in college. Having a personal laptop will be very useful to work on assignments and projects from home. Tuition Fees £6165.Next >