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Level 5 HND Computing Course in Wickford

Cost£4,500.00
Duration30 months
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing for England. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in a computing role, with your employer supporting your learning throughout. The course runs over 30 months and covers a general computing pathway plus five specialist pathways: Software Engineering, Applications Development and Testing, Data Analytics, Network Engineering, and Cyber Security. You choose the pathway that fits your role and career direction. The level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing for England qualification is widely used as a route into degree-level study or senior technical roles.

Who this course is for

The BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing for England offers students one general pathway and five specialist pathways, designed to support progression to relevant occupational areas or degree-level study. The BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing for England offers the following specialist pathways for students who wish to concentrate on a particular aspect of computing: Software Engineering, Applications Development and Testing, Data Analytics, Network Engineering, and Cyber Security

What you will learn

  • You'll develop core computing knowledge applicable across software, networks, data, and security.
  • You'll study specialist topics in your chosen pathway, such as Software Engineering, Data Analytics, or Cyber Security.
  • You'll apply computing principles directly to tasks and challenges in your workplace.
  • You'll build technical skills in applications development, network engineering, or security, depending on your pathway.
  • You'll analyse and interpret data or systems relevant to your job role.
  • You'll develop professional and project management skills used in computing environments.

How you will learn

Learning is work-based, meaning you apply your studies to real tasks in your job role. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and portfolio evidence linked to your workplace activity. Each unit is assessed separately, with grades of Pass, Merit, or Distinction awarded. Your employer supports your learning alongside the structured programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. TrainPlus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Software developer: builds and maintains applications and systems
  • Data analyst: interprets data to support business decisions
  • Network engineer: designs and manages IT network infrastructure
  • Cyber security analyst: protects systems and data from threats
  • IT support engineer: resolves technical issues across an organisation
  • Applications tester: checks software quality before release
  • Systems administrator: manages servers, users, and IT environments

What you could study next

A Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing for England is recognised for entry onto the final year of a computing degree at many UK universities, giving you a direct route to a Bachelor's degree. You could also progress to a Level 6 degree apprenticeship in software engineering, data, or cyber security, or pursue professional certifications such as CompTIA, Cisco CCNA, or Microsoft Azure qualifications to deepen your specialist skills.

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