Level 5 Higher National Certificate in Computing – Plus with West London Institute of Technology – FREE London Digital Jobs Training

Explore this full time course with West London Institute of Technology for a Level 5 Higher National Certificate in Computing – Plus. You’ll find loads of great digital training programmes on the London Digital Jobs and Skills Hub!

About the programme

The Level 5 Higher National Diploma consists of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate plus an additional 120 credits at Level 5 delivered via the general Computing pathway.

The unit combinations and the list of optional units are:

Mandatory Units:

  • Computing Research Project (Pearson-set)
  • Business Process Support

Optional units

  • Cloud Computing
  • Network Security
  • Advanced Programming for Data Analysis
  • E-Commerce & Strategy
  • Operating Systems

Entry Requirements

Satisfactory completion of Level 4 Higher National Certificate in relevant computing-related subjects with a good attendance and an excellent College report. External applicants will be considered subject to matching of HNC units and satisfactory references.

All students who are non-native English speakers and who have not undertaken their final two years of schooling in English, must demonstrate capability in English at a standard equivalent to IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent.

Mature students with appropriate related industry experience are encouraged to apply.

Who is this course for?

The purpose of Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the computing sector and adapt to a constantly changing world.

In addition, Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in computing give students experience of the breadth and depth that will prepare students for further study or training.

The programme is a non-specialist ‘Computing’ pathway, without committing to a particular professional specialism. As a result, Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing programme is valued by companies and employers, and is perfect for individuals who wish to have a more of a ‘hands-on’ experience with their studies and is also valuable in preparing students for life at university.

How to apply

If you’re interested in applying for this great apprenticeship opportunity, click the button to find out more and apply!

Find out more and apply

Free Digital Courses and Training in London

Want to see MORE? With these free digital courses you don’t need qualifications or experience to enjoy rewarding careers in tech in London.

FREE digital courses and training

Are you a Londoner who is unemployed or in low paid work?

Get into digital careers with the London Digital Jobs and Skills Hub.

You don't need experience or qualifications to enjoy a rewarding tech and digital career in London.

Training and short courses 👉🏼

Digital skills bootcamps 👉🏼

Digital apprenticeships 👉🏼

Digital careers events 👉🏼

Sign up for events

FREE Digital Courses

What's On In 2024

Tell me more

Where does your journey into digital start?

Tell me about digital / tech careers

I want guidance

I need skills and experience

I want skills

Help me with my next steps

I want support