HND Computer Networking and Internet Technology
This course offers you the opportunity to develop theoretical and practical knowledge of networks and internetworking. In addition to studying the subjects on the course, you are able to sit vendor certificate exams (Comptia A+, Network+, Microsoft MCSE and Cisco CCNA, which are highly regarded in industry. If you already have any vendor qualifications, you may be exempt from some of the subjects needed to complete your course.HND Computer Networking is a SCQF 7 and 8 qualification which at British educational standard is recognised at equivalent of 1st and 2nd Year Bachelors Degree.While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of course information, this is subject to change, as part of our continuous improvement process
Awarding Body:
SQA: Scottish Qualification Authority
Entry requirement:
‘A’ Levels equivalent with Maths and Science related Subjects
Overseas Students: IELTS 5.0 or equivalent for all categories (Reading, Speaking,Listening,Writing)
SCQF Level:
HNC level 7
HND level 8
Course Structure:
HND Computer Networking and Internet Technology (1st Year)
Mandatory units:
A total of 13 credits must be gained by achieving the following mandatory units.
| Unit |
Unit Title |
Credit |
SCQF |
SCQF
|
| No. |
|
Value |
Points |
Level |
| DG0K 33 |
Hardware Concepts |
1
|
8
|
6
|
| DF9L 33 |
Operating System Concepts |
1
|
8
|
6
|
| DF9M 34 |
Client Operating System |
2
|
16
|
7
|
| DF9N 34 |
Network Server Operating System |
2
|
16
|
7
|
| DG0J 34 |
HNC Graded Unit |
1
|
8
|
7
|
| DF9R 35 |
Network Infrastructure 1: Implementation and Management |
2
|
16
|
8
|
| DF9W 34 |
Server Concepts |
2
|
16
|
7
|
| DM 35 34 |
Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Desktop Operating System |
2
|
16
|
7
|
Assessment:
Each of the modules will be assessed by:
- Successfully completing Lab work books
- 4 hour Practical Examination (where applicable)
- 2 Hour Written Examination
HND Computer Networking and Internet Technology (2 nd Year)
A total of 20 credits must be gained by achieving the following mandatory units.
| Unit |
Unit Title |
Credit |
SCQF |
SCQF |
| No. |
|
Value |
Points |
Level |
| DF9T 34 |
Internetworking Concepts 1: Development and Delivery Concepts |
1
|
8
|
7
|
| DF9V 34 |
Internetworking Concepts 2: Security and Business Concepts |
1
|
8
|
7
|
| DF9X 35 |
Networking Technology |
2
|
16
|
8
|
| DF9Y 35 |
Routing Technology |
2
|
16
|
8
|
| DG09 35 |
Switching Technology |
2
|
16
|
8
|
| DG0A 35 |
Internetworking Technology |
2 |
16 |
8
|
| DG0H 35 |
HND Graded Unit |
2
|
16
|
8
|
| DG00 35 |
Network Infrastructure 2: Planning and Maintenance |
2
|
16
|
8
|
| DG01 35 |
Directory Services Infrastructure |
2
|
16
|
8
|
| DG0D 36 |
Network Design: Directory Services and Network Infrastructure |
2
|
16
|
9
|
| DG07 35 |
Mail Server Administration |
2
|
16
|
8
|
Assessment:
Each of the modules will be assessed by:
- Successfully completing Lab work books
- 4 hour Practical Examination (where applicable)
- 2 Hour Written Examination
Duration:
2 Years
Progression Route:
3rd Year entry in BSC Honours Degree in Information Technology and Networking Degree from Middlesex University Vendor qualifications like Cisco CCNA and Microsoft MCSE, MCSA, MCP
Career Opportunities:
Network Assistant
Network Administrator
Infrastructure Analyst
Self Employment
Fees:
Price £5,500per Year (candidates may be eligible for certain exemptions if they hold Vendor qualifications, please contact for further details)
Intake: Jan/April/Aug/Oct
* 360GSP College cannot guarantee to offer all course mentioned on this website due to reasons beyond our control , (such as lower student numbers or none suitability of offering such programmes). We reserve the right to transfer you to an alternative course or to ask you to leave the College if no suitable alternatives exist or can be agreed.
** Students wishing to get direct entry to HND level will have to provide original Comptia A+, Cisco CCNA and Microsoft MCSE Certificates. 360 GSP College also reserves the right to take an entrance test to evaluate student knowledge of Cisco and Microsoft before offering a place on this course.
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