HTQ in Computing (HNC)

Our HNC Computing has been approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) as a HTQ.  Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are Level 4 and 5 qualifications (such as HNC/Ds/Foundation Degrees/ Diploma HE) that have been approved as meeting occupational standards for the relevant sector.

Having been developed in collaboration with employers in an ambition to meet the needs of the growing demands of the industry, a Higher Technical Qualification provides the opportunity to gain the proper training, knowledge, and skills to be successful in the workplace. Studying for the HTQ in Computing at Fareham College, you will access state-of-the-art facilities that align with the industry. Complete with lab facilities, high tech specifications and modern settings, you will study a broad range of computing topics that prepare you for your next steps.

In your first year of studying for the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Computing (General pathway), you will be required to complete the following six mandatory units and one specialist unit: 

• Programming
• Networking
• Professional practice
• Database design & development
• Security
• Planning a computing project (Pearson-set)
• Software development lifecycles (specialist).

In addition, you will gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills gained in research, self-study, directed study and workplace scenarios. You will also be given the opportunity to study units aligned to professional vendor qualifications and allow you, if you wish to apply after unit completion, to be assessed externally for the vendor qualification.

After successfully completing the first year and achieving the Level 4 National Certificate in Computing, you could progress onto the Level 5 Higher National Diploma, which allows you to specialise by committing to specific career paths and progression routes directed towards degree level study.