Software and Application Development (Vocational)

Outline

• Information Technology Systems

• Creating Systems to Manage Information

• Using Social Media in Business

• Programming

• IT Project Management

• Cyber Security and Incident Management

• IT Service Delivery

• Data Modelling

• Mobile Apps Development

• Software Testing

• Cloud Storage and Collaboration Tools

• Digital 2D and 3D Graphics

• The Internet of Things

Progression

Students can progress to an IT & Computing Apprenticeship with Apprenticeships at Salford City College. Alternatively, students can progress to study an undergraduate course at a university of their choice or progress to employment.

Entry Requirements

Level 1 Vocational Courses: Students are required to have 4 GCSEs at grade 1-9.Level 2 Vocational Courses: Students are required to have 4 GCSEs at grade 3-9.Level 3 Vocational Courses:

Students are required to have 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9, this must include either English Language or Maths.Additional Information: We will consider 1 Vocational qualification in place of a GCSE as long as a grade 4 is achieved in English Language.