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City and Guilds Diploma in Systems and Principles for IT Professionals Level 2 – CompTIA A+ Route
Course Description
The aim of this course is to give students the skills and
knowledge they will require to undertake a career within IT
Support. The main focus of this course is on the configuration and
management of PC Hardware covering all aspects of the internal
infrastructure of a PC as well as introducing on networking and
operating systems.
Students can attend any of the sessions listed during the week
as the course operates in a workshop environment:
Mondays17:00 – 21:00
Tuesdays 09:00 – 13:00
Tuesdays 13:30 – 17.30
Course Structure
The course is delivered part time at the College’s Hub site and
will require students to attend 4 hours per week. The sessions take
the form of workshops where students are working at their own pace
through professionally prepared materials as well as having full
access to a practical lab environment.
Modules Covered
- Customer Service (Level 2)
-
Cisco IT Essentials (Level 2)
-
Comptia A+ Essentials (220-701) (Level 2)
-
Comptia A+ Practical Applications (220-702) (Level 2)
Students who successfully complete this course will be
recognised by Comptia as having the skills and knowledge required
to become an entry level IT support professional.
Entry Requirements
- A good working knowledge of computers
- Skills in using Microsoft Office applications (to at least
level 1 standard)
- Good comprehension of English to at least level 2 standard
(this will be assessed via a diagnostic test)
Course Progression Routes
You may progress onto the Level 3 Diploma after the successful
completion of this course.
Course Career Prospects
This is an industry lead certification that will prepare you for
work as a front line PC support specialist.
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If you are unsure about your career progression please contact the Careers Team.
How to Apply
To apply for this course, click here to
download an application form. Completed forms should be
returned to Centralised Admissions, Learner Services,
Doncaster College, FREEPOST RRBE CXT2 ZTGA, The Hub, Chappell
Drive, Doncaster, DN1 2RF.
After returning the form, you will be asked to attend an
interview.
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