Information Technology and Audio NPA
What is special about this course?
This course allows candidates to learn the basic IT and Audio skills required in business at their own pace, from the comfort of their own homes, with lecturer support available throughout.
You will learn essential skills for employment and further study. This course is ideal for:
- Employers who wish their employees to obtain short Continuing Professional Development courses
- Mature candidates who may have been out of education for a long period
- Candidates whose first language is not English
- Candidates who are currently employed and wish to gain a formal qualification
- Candidates that are looking to upskill for the workplace
- Candidates who wish to learn essential skills in order to work from home
Entry requirements
There are no specific recommended entry requirements for this award, although candidates must demonstrate that they are suited to remote independent learning. Entry is at the discretion of the College and all candidates will be invited to attend a short interview prior to being offered a place on the course.
During this short course, you will study the following units:
- IT Solutions for Administrators
- Word Processing
- Audio: An Introduction
Principal aims are to:
- Give candidates a strong foundation in IT
- Enable candidates to consider the various options open to them and to make informed career choices for their future
- Provide candidates with relevant core skills for ICT and administrative related occupations and for further study in administration
- Provide candidates with an introduction to audio
- Encourage learners to take charge of their own learning and development
Equipment
Access to a computer or laptop and strong bandwidth is required.
How will I study my course?
- Part Time
Students will have access to online learning resources over the full academic year, to work through at their own pace. Tutor support will be available on email and by appointment. Students will work to assessment deadlines set by their tutor and have access to a flexible learning environment.
How long will my course last?
28 Weeks
How will I be assessed?
All assessments will be accessed online and submitted through our virtual classroom.
Where can I study my course?
- From anywhere with an internet connection including your local college centre
Start date
October
Fees
This course costs £200
Funding
This course is currently approved for Individual Training Account (ITA) funding from Skills Development Scotland but this may be subject to change. For up to date information and to find out if you're eligible please contact business.whc@uhi.ac.uk.
What can I do on completion of my course?
- Office Administration PDA
- Further employment opportunities
- Progression onto Administration and Information Technology HNC may be available on successful completion of this course and some additional units.
Is there more information available online?
You can use the above QR code to connect directly to the course details.
Apply for Information Technology and Audio NPA
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at West Highland College UHI. West Highland College operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.