Awarding body:
The Open University Validation Services (OU)
Qualification type:
Foundation Degree (FdSc)
What's the Computer System Support course about?
This foundation degree is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required to maintain and repair computer equipment and systems. The course is ideal for repair and maintenance professionals (IT technicians) currently in employment, who would like to develop their skills and obtain a higher level qualification, or for anyone who would like to begin a career in repair and maintenance.
Students develop highly technical and specialist skills, in addition to business awareness skills, which are taught at the request of employers involved in the design of the programme.
The Manchester College is approved by The Open University as an appropriate organisation to offer higher education programmes leading to Open University Validated Awards.
This programme in computer system support has been developed and will be delivered by The Manchester College. It has been validated through a process of external peer review, by The Open University, as being of an appropriate standard and quality to lead to Open University Validated Award of Foundation Degree in Computer System Support (OUVA).
Subjects studied include:
- Software and hardware
- Maintenance tasks
- Notebooks, laptops, and PDAs
- Internet applications
- Electronics
- Digital logic
- Computer programming
- Computer repairs
- A+ Essentials
- Network+
- Server+
- Project Management+
Assessment is continuous and a variety of methods are used to monitor progression.
What will I be able to do after I've completed this course?
The foundation degree prepares graduates for a wide range of careers, including corporate help desk technician, PC repair and maintenance bench technician, PC repair and maintenance field technician and IT services manager. Alternatively, students may wish to carry on their studies and top up the foundation degree to a full honours degree at a university.
What qualifications or experience do I need to do this course?
Applicants are required to have a BTEC Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in an IT-related subject area, or an equivalent level 3 qualification with appropriate content. Minimum UCAS tariff points required: 100.
Mature applicants (aged 21 or over) who are able to demonstrate relevant skills or knowledge gained in employment or vocational activity may also apply.
Attendance
Full time
As the definition of full time and part time can vary from course to course, please check with the tutor as to the exact number of hours study each week this course will entail.
Hours per week:
18
As the definition of full time and part time can vary from course to course, please check with the tutor as to the exact number of hours study each week this course will entail.
How much will the course cost me?
For information on HE course fees, please contact our Course Enquiry Team on FREECALL 0800 068 8585.
How do I apply?
Applications for full time study should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). All applications from students in the UK should be made using the on-line application system on the UCAS website. If you are applying from overseas you should write to: UCAS, Rosehill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 3LZ. Any time during the year for enrolment in September.
Please note, the course information on this website is provided as a reference guide only and is subject to change. It is therefore important that you check all course details, including location, timetable, fee, etc, at enrolment as the college operates a no refund policy.
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