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 5 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 computer hardware and systems, digital media elements for applications, applications development, information literacy, network literacy and social media literacy. There is also a computing project.
National Certificates are designed for full-time delivery over one year (or part-time over two years) and are available in colleges.
The National Certificate in Computing with Digital Media at SCQF level 5 consists of seven mandatory Unit(s) (48 SCQF credit points) and four optional Units (24 SCQF credit points).
This NC is suitable for a wide range of candidates including:
full-time NC learners who have already completed the award at SCQF level 4
full-time NC learners who have come from school with National 4 or National 5 qualifications
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 required by having achieved one of the following or equivalent qualifications and/or experience:
National Certificate in Digital Media Computing at SCQF level 4
National Certificate in Computing with Digital Media at SCQF level 4
National 4 Computing Science
National 5 Computing Science
Employment and progression
The NC in Computing with Digital Media may provide progression opportunities to:
qualifications at SCQF levels 6 and above
On successful completion of the NC in Computing with Digital Media at SCQF level 5, learners may be able to progress onto any of the following NC programmes:
NC in Computing with Digital Media at SCQF level 6
NC in Computing Technical Support at SCQF level 6
NC in Computer Games: Creative Development at SCQF level 6
NC in Computer Games: Software Development at SCQF level 6
At the discretion of the centre, learners may also progress directly on to the following HN programmes:
The National Certificate in Computing with Digital Media at SCQF level 5 consists of seven mandatory Unit(s) (48 SCQF credit points) and four optional Units (24 SCQF credit points).
