Computing and IT

Computing and IT full-time courses

• Creative digital

  • IT Diploma - Level 1
  • Vocational Studies (Creative and Digital) - Level 1
  • Creative Computing - Level 2
  • Digital Games Developer - Level 3
  • Digital Marketer - Apprenticeship - Level 3

• Information technology

  • IT Diploma - Level 1
  • IT Technician - Level 2
  • Extended Diploma Application Data Technician (Top-up) - Level 3
  • Extended Diploma Digital Technician (Top-up) - Level 3
  • Infrastructure Technician - Advanced Apprenticeship - Level 3
  • IT Solutions Technician - Advanced Apprenticeship - Level 3
  • IT Technician - Level 3
  • Cyber Security Technologist -Higher Apprenticeship - Level 4
  • Data Analyst - Higher Apprenticeship - Level 4

• Networking and systems support

  • IT Diploma - Level 1
  • Infrastructure Technician - Advanced Apprenticeship - Level 3
  • IT Solutions Technician - Advanced Apprenticeship - Level 3
  • Cyber Security Technologist -Higher Apprenticeship - Level 4
  • Network Engineer - Higher Apprenticeship - Level 4

• Software development

  • IT Diploma - Level 1
  • Software Developer - Level 2
  • Digital Games Developer - Level 3
  • IT Solutions Technician - Advanced Apprenticeship - Level 3
  • Software Developer - Level 3
  • Software Development Technician - Advanced Apprenticeship - Level 3
  • Cyber Security Technologist -Higher Apprenticeship - Level 4
  • Software Developer - Higher Apprenticeship - Level 4

Why choose computing and IT at West Notts?

Practical lessons

Students have access to three floors with dedicated suites for developing computer games, web development and computer programming, plus four laboratories for students to practically dismantle and repair hardware.

Industry placements

Computer science students have the opportunity to work in industry with placements including NHS and PC World (KnowHow) amongst others. We also work closely with local partners such as Dijitul and the Computer Store, Mansfield.

Enter into competitions

Once they’ve gained the right skills and experience, our students are invited to showcase their talents at regional IT competitions. Computer science students have also been known to hold inter-gaming competitions right here at college.

Computing students are encouraged to be inventive with tech! This ‘exploded PC’ was designed to showcase the inner workings of a PC.

Level 3 students are taught up-to-date skills, including the latest programming techniques, to design and build apps for smart phones or tablets.

The computing team’s custom-built cab allows students to bring their gaming creations to life, in true arcade fashion.

Students are invited to duel in a ‘Robot Wars’ contest at the end of the year, with custom built and programmed robots, and 3d printed tools.

Our students are always finding ingenious ways to reinvent PC technology – fancy a game of ‘computer fan’ air hockey?

Students enjoyed some retro gaming and zany challenges during a visit to the cultural centre of videogame technology.

Computing and IT students have access to industry-standard equipment to help them gain the right skills for industry.

There’s plenty of practical equipment for the students to practice their skills on.

Students are trained under the watchful eye of tutors with up-to-date knowledge and experience.

Students can choose from three pathways: Application Developer, IT Infrastructure Technician and Games Developer.

Students are given hands-on projects to challenge the mind and encourage creativity. (Pictured: Lego technix)