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Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college, please see our Fees and funding page for more information.
Age 16-18
FREE (If meet residency criteria and not enrolled at another educational institution).
If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips.
Age 19+
If you are aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course could be free dependant on the level of the course and your eligibility criteria. The rules regarding fee reduction are complicated, we would encourage you to contact our Advice, Support and Careers Team on 0191 375 4400 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
If you are not a UK National you may have an International fee to pay, please see our International Student Payment Information page for more information.
Please note, these prices are for the current academic year and may be subject to change for our courses starting in future years.
Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college, please see our Fees and funding page for more information.
Age 16-18
FREE (If meet residency criteria and not enrolled at another educational institution).
If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips.
Age 19+
If you are aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course could be free dependant on the level of the course and your eligibility criteria. The rules regarding fee reduction are complicated, we would encourage you to contact our Advice, Support and Careers Team on 0191 375 4400 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The Pearson BTEC Level 1 Introductory Certificate in Vocational Studies qualification is part of a level 1 full-time study programme and consists of mandatory and optional units. In order to achieve the qualification, students must achieve across all five units.
This programme will support you to develop your skills and confidence, improve your maths and English skills (where necessary), enhance your citizenship skills and develop vocationally relevant skills in the key areas of ICT. The programme has been designed to ensure that you develop the necessary skills, knowledge and behaviours to progress. Successful completion of this course leads towards a nationally recognised qualification and allows you to progress into employment in the ICT sector or to a level 2 programme in further education .
Entry Criteria
An interest in the subject
Entry Criteria
An initial assessment will be conducted to ensure suitability for the course.
Additional Costs
An additional cost maybe required for enrichment and trips.
What are the next steps?
You will have an informal chat with the programme team to ensure the course is right for you. Please bring your previous qualifications.
Modules Studied
Throughout the course you will study the below modules:
Skills for learning
Team Challenge
Designing a product
Producing a product
Living with online technology
Additionally if you have not achieved a grade 4 or level 2 functional skill in Maths and English you continue to work towards achieving this at college. The study programme also includes personal development, work experience and enrichment.
Times of Delivery
The sessions will be timetabled over approximately 3-4 days which will also include maths, English, digital skills and personal development sessions.
Any times indicated are based on current courses and may be subject to change in future years. Full timetables will be confirmed at the start of each course.
Any times indicated are based on current courses and may be subject to change in future years. Full timetables will be confirmed at the start of each course.
Teaching and Assessment
All theory sessions will be delivered in classrooms, practical sessions will be delivered in the workshop. Assessment will be internally set and conducted through assignments, portfolios, observation and question sessions.
You could progress to a Level 2 course at NCD in eSports, Information Technology or Games Development.
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