National Certificates (NCs) are practical qualifications designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills (including Core Skills) required for further study or to gain employment.
The NC in Computing with Digital Media at SCQF level 4 develops knowledge and understanding of general computing as well as specific areas of choice. It also develops practical, technical and transferable skills.
This qualification covers areas such as information literacy, social media literacy, and creating and evaluating software. It also covers computer hardware, computer systems and digital media elements for applications.
National Certificates (NCs) are designed for full-time delivery over one year (or part-time over two years) and are available through schools, colleges and training providers.
Qualification structure
Group Award code: GJ7R 44 (72 SCQF credit points)
SCQF level: 4
The National Certificate in Computing with Digital Media at SCQF level 4 consists of six mandatory Unit(s) (36 SCQF credit points) and six optional Units (36 SCQF credit points).
This NC is suitable for a wide range of candidates including:
learners who have come from school, possibly with low levels of attainment
part-time learners who may wish to pick up individual Units or work towards the Group Award
adult returners wishing to re-enter education
learners looking to progress to an HNC/HND
Access
Entry is at the discretion of the centre.
No prior qualifications or knowledge are required to undertake this qualification, however learners would benefit from having attained the skills, knowledge and understanding gained in the National Progression Award (NPA) in Digital Literacy at SCQF level 3 or equivalent qualifications or experience.
Employment and progression
Progression
The NC in Computing with Digital Media may provide progression opportunities to:
qualifications at SCQF levels 5 and 6
Successful completion of this NC would enable a candidate to progress to a course at a higher level including any of the following:
NC in Computing with Digital Media at SCQF level 5
NC in Computing: Technical Support at SCQF level 5
NC in Computer Games Development at SCQF level 5
NC in Mobile Technology at SCQF level 5
employment in the computing and digital media industry
Qualification structure
Group Award code: GJ7R 44 (72 SCQF credit points)
SCQF level: 4
The National Certificate in Computing with Digital Media at SCQF level 4 consists of six mandatory Unit(s) (36 SCQF credit points) and six optional Units (36 SCQF credit points).
National Certificates (NCs) are practical qualifications designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills (including Core Skills) required for further study or to gain employment.