HND in Digital Technologies for England (Cloud Networking)
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Course Overview
Mont Rose College of Management and Sciences in London offers this course with the approval of the awarding body Pearson Edexcel. The purpose of Pearson BTEC Level, 5 Higher National Diploma in Digital Technologies, is to develop students as independent-thinking professionals who can meet the demands of employers and adapt to the continuously changing world.
Awarding Body | Pearson Edexcel |
Level of Course | HND is a Level 5 qualification (equivalent to the second year of a UK bachelor’s degree, at least 240 + credits). HNC is an embedded level 4 exit qualification. |
Number of Credit Hours | Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have completed at least 15 units and 240 + credits. On completion of HNC, the student will have completed at least 8 units and 120 + credits. |
Study Mode | Full-Time |
BTEC Higher National Certificate (1 Year) | The HNC is a level-4 qualification delivered over one year. The HNC is an embedded component of the HND. However, it can be taken as a stand-alone qualification. If a student opts to take the HNC the student would be eligible for Higher National Certificate after completing a minimum of 8 modules. Upon completing HNC, the student will have completed at least 120 + credits. Total Guided Learning Hours (GLH) Higher National Certificate (HNC) = 480 hours. |
BTEC Higher National Diploma (2 Years) | The HND is a level 5 qualification delivered over two years, the first year at level 4 and the second year at level 5. If a student opts to take the HND, the student would be eligible to gain a Higher National Diploma after completing a minimum of 15 modules. No exemptions are allowed for this programme. Upon successfully completing the course the student will have completed at least 240 + credits. Total Guided Learning Hours (GLH) Higher National Diploma (HND) = 960 hours. |
Attendance | Full-time students are required to attend 21 hours per week in term time. |
Qualification Benchmark | They are in line with the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) Subject Benchmark Statements. These qualifications are part of the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). |
Exemptions | No exemptions are allowed for this programme. |
Intended Learning Outcomes
After completing the course the student will be able to:
In the Pearson Edexcel suite of HND/HNC, the difference in intended learning outcomes between level 5 (HND) and level 4 (HNC) is in the number of credits to be obtained, i.e. quantitative rather than qualitative.
Course Contents
The award is made up of 15 units, each of 15 Credit values, except for Research Project Unit 19, which is rated as 30 Credits. For this Higher National Diploma Course in Digital Technologies, students will complete 8 Mandatory Units and 7 Optional Units over a 2-year period.
Course Contents/Description: The award is made up of 15 units:
HND Year One
HND Year Two
Teaching & Learning
Learners must achieve a minimum of 240 credits to be awarded level 5 HND. The learning and teaching strategy for the course is explicitly designed to contribute to achieving intended learning outcomes clearly expressed at the programme and module levels. The general approach to the learning process for most modules involves:
Due to the wide variety of modules included in this programme, different approaches may be adopted that are appropriate for a particular module. At the start of each module, tutors will provide a work scheme detailing the module structure, assessment, and learning and teaching approaches to be adopted. The college uses a Virtual Learning Environment named Moodle, through which the students can access lecture notes and engage with staff and other students.
Assessment:
BTEC Higher Nationals in Digital Technologies are assessed using a combination of internally assessed Centre-devised internal assignments (set and marked by Centres). Student achievement in assessment in all units is graded as ‘Pass,’ ‘Merit,’ or ‘Distinction’. The assessments are based on assignments, presentations, case studies, and role plays. The student’s work is marked and IVed internally by the College. An External Examiner from Pearson checks procedures and results at least once a year, and the grades are final only after this verification. Pearson assignments are mandatory and target particular industry-specific skills. The number and value of these units are dependent on qualification size:
Assessment Decisions through Applying Unit-based Criteria
Assessment decisions for BTEC Higher Nationals are based on the specific criteria given in each unit and set at each grade level. The criteria for each unit have been defined according to a framework to ensure that standards are consistent in the qualification and across the suite as a whole. The way in which individual units are written provides a balance of assessment of understanding, practical skills, and vocational attributes appropriate to the purpose of the qualifications. Assessors must show how they have reached their decisions using the criteria in the assessment records. When a student has completed all the unit assessments, the assessment team will give a grade for the unit. This is given simply according to the highest level for which the student is judged to have met all the criteria. Therefore:
The award of a Pass is a defined level of performance and cannot be given solely on the basis of a student completing assignments. Students who do not satisfy the Pass criteria should be reported as Unclassified.
Entry Requirements
Mont Rose College recruits students of good achievement from all educational backgrounds. Proven previous exam results are the main criteria for admission to Mont Rose College. International (Tier4) students must also show English language competence to secure admissions.
The following criteria must be met in order to secure admission to Mont Rose College.
On top of the above, candidates must pass a written test and an interview.
English Language
International (Tier-4) students must show proof of English-language competence through success in an English test or background approved by the Home Office. They should have CEFR (The Common European Framework of Reference) B2 level and above in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. European Union students should also have good exam results or a background in English.
Restrictions on Learner Entry:
The Edexcel BTEC Higher National qualifications are accredited on RQF for learners aged 18 years and over. New intakes are available each January/April/September.
Total Course Duration
2 years comprising of a total of 6 semesters. Each year will have 3 semesters. Each semester, there will be teaching on 3 different days and the days can be different from one semester to another. The class timings for morning classes, normally, are 9:30 am to 2:00 pm and for evening classes, there are 6:00 pm to 9:45 pm. All classes are face-to-face in Mont Rose House.
Progression Routes on Completion
The Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Digital technologies offers a progression route for learners to join a specific career paths and progression routes to degree level.
Tuition Fee
Home Students
The course fee is £8,950 for the academic year 2024-25 and £9,250 for the academic year 2025-26. For some students, the course is fully funded by the Student Loan Company; this facility is only available to UK and EU students. For more information, please contact the admissions team at admissions@mrcollege.ac.uk or T: +44 20 8556 5009.
Awarding Body Registration Fee:
The Pearson fee for HND Membership will be paid by the College at the time of student enrolment. This fee is in addition to the tuition fee.
How to Apply
If you are interested in the Pearson Edexcel BTEC level-5 HND in Digital Technologies, please download the application form from www.mrcollege.ac.uk, complete and return it to Mont Rose College required documents by email to admissions@mrcollege.ac.uk or, by post at
Admission Location
Mont Rose House, 412,-416 Eastern Avenue, Gants Hill, IG2 6NQ.
Study Mode
Full time
Level of Course
Level 5
Learners
240 Credits
Attendance
21 Hours per week
Time Table
Morning and Afternoon
Duration
2 Years
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