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    CertCE Software Engineering - Level 4

    Start Date: Various

    Newcastle College Computing 11
    • Length Tuesday and Wednesday, 5pm - 9pm for 13 weeks
    • Study Part-Time
    • Location Rye Hill Campus

    Qualification Gained

    NCG Certificate of Continuing Education in Software Engineering

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    More about the course

    Do you have an interest in Software Development or the Digital Sector? Do you look at the latest mobile applications or software and wonder how it works? Do you want a career in the Digital Sector? Whether you're looking to upskill to progress within your industry, refresh after a gap in employment or retrain to change roles... this is the course for you!

    We will prepare you for an interesting and exciting career within an ever updating and growing industry. This course is designed to give a foundation level of knowledge for someone who wishes to work in the digital sector. You will study three modules around two different coding languages at university level, and no prior coding experience is required.

    There is a significant demand for people who can design, develop and implement software applications. This course has been developed in collaboration with regional employers from the digital sector so you’ll get a relevant, career-focussed introduction to programming which will help address the shortage of developers in the North East of England.

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    Meet our staff and students

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    Kieron West

    FdA Games Technologies

    "At Newcastle College University Centre, I've been able to use 3D modelling, animation, games design and programming technologies - where else offers all that with personally tailored guidance from industry-experienced tutors from the get-go? It's a real win-win!"

    What can I do with a qualification in Computing

    Information technology and telecommunications directors Programmers and software development professionals Web design and development professionals

    Daily tasks:

    • Ensures that new technologies are researched and evaluated in the light of the organisation.
    • Prioritises and schedules major IT/telecommunications projects.
    • Considers the required IT/telecommunications staffing levels, oversees recruitment and appointment of staff and directs training policy.
    • Develops the periodic business plan and operational budget for IT/telecommunications to deliver agreed service levels.
    • Directs the implementation within the organisation of IT/telecommunications strategy, infrastructure, procurement, procedures and standards.
    • Develops in consultation with other senior management the IT/telecommunications strategy of the organisation.

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    Daily tasks:

    • Writes operational documentation and provides subsequent support and training for users.
    • Plans and maintains database structures.
    • Implements and evaluates the software.
    • Writes code for specialist programming for computer games, (for example, artificial intelligence, 3D engine development).
    • Tests and corrects software programs.
    • Develops user interfaces.
    • Writes and codes individual programs according to specifications.
    • Undertakes feasibility study to design software solutions.
    • Examines existing software and determines requirements for new/modified systems in the light of business needs.

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    Daily tasks:

    • Activates the 'live' website.
    • Tests website interaction and performance prior to going 'live'.
    • Writes and publishes content for the website.
    • Establishes methods to ensure appropriate website security and recovery.
    • Designs and develops web interfaces for relational database systems.
    • Develops the website and applications.
    • Designs web pages including graphics, animation and functionality to maximise visual effectiveness and facilitate appropriate access.
    • Presents design options to the client.
    • Liaises with internal/external client in order to define the requirements for the website.

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