Apprenticeship
HND
Computing & Digital Technologies
Digital Technologies for England (AI Solutions and Applications) Level 5 HND/HTQ
Overview
What You'll Study
Overview
Are you curious about artificial intelligence, smart technologies and the future of digital innovation?
This Higher Technical Qualification is aimed at forward thinking students who want to build technical skills in computing, with a specialism in AI. You might be continuing from a Level 4 qualification or ready to take your knowledge up a level, and either way the course prepares you for employment or further study in one of the fastest growing areas of the digital economy.
Tutors with experience in cutting edge industry projects will teach you, and you will gain the technical, analytical and project skills needed to launch a successful career in the digital tech sector.
What You’ll Learn
The course includes a set of carefully selected modules, which develop your technical knowledge, practical application and workplace readiness.
In Year 1 (HNC), the modules are Professional Practice in the Digital Economy, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Cyber Security, Programming, Big Data Visualisation, Cloud Fundamentals, Software Development Lifecycles, and Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intelligent Systems.
In Year 2 (HND), the modules are Business Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), Emerging Technologies, Risk Analysis and Systems Testing, Application Development, Application Program Interfaces (APIs), Digital Sustainability, and Pitching and Negotiating Skills.
The modules listed are core (mandatory) modules. Additional optional modules may also be included, which are chosen by course leaders and may vary from year to year.
Assessment
Your assessment draws on a wide range of industry focused tasks and practical methods, including projects and coursework, presentations, software builds and portfolios, research tasks, screencasts, livestreams and digital portfolios, and blogs, vlogs and technical reports.
This blended approach reflects how digital professionals work in the real world, and it helps you build a portfolio to showcase to future employers.
Progression
This course leads on to a number of next steps. One is employment, in roles such as Forensic Computer Analyst, Network Manager, Software Engineer, AI Developer or Researcher. Another is Degree Apprenticeships.
A third is a top up degree. The BSc (Hons) Computing (Top-up) is available at University Centre Wigan & Leigh College, awarded by UCLan.
The HTQ is mapped to occupational standards and aligned with current industry needs, which gives you confidence to progress in your digital career.
Entry Requirements
- At least 80 UCAS points
- GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
- Mature applicants without standard qualifications but with relevant experience, a portfolio and references are also encouraged to apply
Study Options
The course is studied full time over two years, with two days of attendance a week, giving you time to balance work, life and learning. It is based at the Centre for Advanced Technical Studies.
This course is awarded by Pearson
What You'll Study
Year 1 (HNC)
Professional Practice in the Digital Economy
Innovation and Digital Transformation
Cyber Security
Programming
Big Data Visualisation
Cloud Fundamentals
Software Development Lifecycles
Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intelligent Systems
Year 2 (HND)
Business Intelligence
Internet of Things
Emerging Technologies
Risk Analysis and Systems Testing
Application Development
Application Program Interfaces
Digital Sustainability
Pitching and Negotiating Skills