Higher National Certificate Higher National Certificate (HNC)(HNC)

in Computingin ComputingSystems Support (SS) Systems Support (SS)

streamstream

Level 5Level 5

2009-20102009-2010

Program & ObjectivesProgram & Objectives• Welcome and Completing FormsWelcome and Completing Forms• Getting to know…Getting to know…• IntroductionIntroduction

– The CourseThe Course– Contact DetailsContact Details– Class ContactClass Contact– AssignmentsAssignments– AccessibilityAccessibility– Attendance Attendance – Fresher’s FayreFresher’s Fayre

• Library Induction and Campus (7:00)Library Induction and Campus (7:00)• MS Word WorkshopMS Word Workshop

The CourseThe Course• Student handbook and HE handbookStudent handbook and HE handbook

• Certified through EdexcelCertified through Edexcel

• Level 5 HNC in Computing (SS)Level 5 HNC in Computing (SS)

• 5 Units to complete per year. First year:5 Units to complete per year. First year:– Computer PlatformsComputer Platforms– Systems Analysis and DesignSystems Analysis and Design– End User SupportEnd User Support– Programming ConceptsProgramming Concepts– Database Design ConceptsDatabase Design Concepts

The Course (cont…)The Course (cont…)

• Second year units:Second year units:– Project ManagementProject Management– Networking ConceptsNetworking Concepts– Networking TechnologyNetworking Technology– Quality SystemsQuality Systems– Networking ProjectNetworking Project

• Refer to Timetable for dates each unit will Refer to Timetable for dates each unit will be coveredbe covered

Contact DetailsContact Details

• Class contact is two evenings a week – Class contact is two evenings a week – Monday and Thursday, 6 pm – 9 pmMonday and Thursday, 6 pm – 9 pm

• Other communication is over emailOther communication is over email

• Always ensure we have current and up to Always ensure we have current and up to date contact details for you, both e-mail date contact details for you, both e-mail and postal addressand postal address

• Always ensure we know which email Always ensure we know which email address is the preferred one to useaddress is the preferred one to use

Class ContactClass Contact• Arrive earlyArrive early

– Classes will start on timeClasses will start on time– Time before the class starts to network with Time before the class starts to network with

fellow students and possibly recover from the fellow students and possibly recover from the journey to the college in trafficjourney to the college in traffic

• Attend all sessions!Attend all sessions!– Make alternative arrangements as soon as Make alternative arrangements as soon as

possiblepossible

• Lectures & In-class activitiesLectures & In-class activities• Bring to class…Bring to class…• Take notes!Take notes! [H][H]

Outside of Class TimeOutside of Class Time• Plan to spend at least about 5 hour per Plan to spend at least about 5 hour per

week working on research and week working on research and assignmentsassignments

• Stay ahead with assignments Stay ahead with assignments

• Submit work promptly or ahead of Submit work promptly or ahead of scheduleschedule

• Show both your research and personal Show both your research and personal application/experienceapplication/experience

• The effort you put in will show!The effort you put in will show!

AssignmentsAssignments

• Each unit has 2 or 3 assignmentsEach unit has 2 or 3 assignments

• One exam during the courseOne exam during the course

• One project during the courseOne project during the course

• Read assignments and Criteria Carefully!Read assignments and Criteria Carefully!

• Research all work carefullyResearch all work carefully(The effort you put in (The effort you put in will be evident)will be evident)

• Plagiarism is a crime!Plagiarism is a crime!

AccessibilityAccessibility

• Submit work electronically (where Submit work electronically (where possible) as well as on paperpossible) as well as on paper

• Use full stops on abbreviations and Use full stops on abbreviations and acronymsacronyms– e.g. not ege.g. not eg– I.T. not ITI.T. not IT

• Use ‘-’Use ‘-’– E-mailE-mail

• Use a sans-serif fontUse a sans-serif font– E.g. Arial not E.g. Arial not Times New RomanTimes New Roman

Assessment ProcessAssessment Process

• Assignments submittedAssignments submitted

• Tutor marks assignmentsTutor marks assignments

• IV – Internal Verification with the collegeIV – Internal Verification with the college

• EV – External verification by the Exam EV – External verification by the Exam BoardBoard

• Final results submittedFinal results submitted

• Certificate issued by the Exam Board and Certificate issued by the Exam Board and postedposted to students to students

Other Bits…Other Bits…• College PoliciesCollege Policies

– Health & SafetyHealth & Safety– Equality & DiversityEquality & Diversity– Internet use policy Internet use policy

• Recording & monitoringRecording & monitoring• Employers and Managers also have internet accessEmployers and Managers also have internet access• Beware of Shady deals / Manipulation / DeceptionBeware of Shady deals / Manipulation / Deception

• IntranetIntranet• MoodleMoodle• Access to college work from homeAccess to college work from home• Student Cards and NUS cardStudent Cards and NUS card• Student UnionStudent Union• Class RepClass Rep

Fresher’s FayreFresher’s Fayre

• 1515thth September 09 September 09

• Carlton Road campusCarlton Road campus

• 10:30 – 12:3010:30 – 12:30

• Activities and FoodActivities and Food

• Pick-ups at MMW:Pick-ups at MMW:– 10:1510:15– 10:3510:35– 10:5510:55

Questions?Questions?