Computer System Support (Part time)

Qualification type: Foundation Degree (FdSc) Location:
One Central Park
Subject area:
Information Technology (IT)
Level: Higher
Course Code: CR1782-01 Leaflet Number: 6119
Validated by: The Open University Validation Services
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Awarding body: 
The Open University Validation Services
Qualification type: 
Foundation Degree (FdSc)
Level: 
Higher
Subject area: 
Information Technology (IT)
Location: 
One Central Park

What's the Computer System Support (Part time) 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/IT service managers), 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).

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The Manchester College's average tuition fees are lower than many universities
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Subjects studied include:
- Software and hardware maintenance
- Maintenance schedule tasks
- Notebooks, laptops, and PDAs
- Internet applications
- Electronics and digital logic
- Networking essentials
- A+ essentials (CompTIA)
- Network+ (CompTIA)
- ITIL Information Technology Infrastructure Library V3

Assessment makes use of a range of activities, including reports, oral presentations, group work, practical assignments, time constrained tests, peer assessment and live industry briefs.

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.

Students can also progress on an academic basis with the course allowing progression onto the University of Salford's BSc (Hons) Information Technology. In addition, the Open University also allows progression onto the BSc (Hons) Information and Communication Technologies.

What qualifications or experience do I need to do this course?

Applicants are required to have a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/Extended Diploma with Merit, Pass, Pass or a BTEC Level 3 National Certificate/Extended Certificate with Merit, Merit in a IT-related subject area, or an equivalent level 3 qualification with appropriate content. Minimum UCAS tariff points required: 160.

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

Part time (day)

Course length

3 Year(s)

Weeks per year

36

Hours per week

15

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 part-time study should be made directly to The Manchester College on our standard HE application form. Please ring our Course Enquiry Team on FREECALL 0800 068 8585 (email: enquiries@themanchestercollege.ac.uk) and ask for an HE application form.

You can also apply on line for the Computer System Support (Part time) course.

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.