LOG IN TO THE THRIVING COMPUTING AND GAMES SECTOR WITH OUR EXCITING RANGE OF COURSES.
Our Computing and Digital courses are designed specifically to give you a better understanding of the real-world practical and hands-on technical skills needed for a successful career in IT. We also offer courses in Games Animation and Esports (delivered at Dearne Valley College).
These courses provide opportunities for students to develop a range of computing skills, techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for a successful career.
You’ll learn from tutors with a broad range of industry experience who are passionate about developing the next generation of digital experts.
As well as gaining the knowledge and tools you’ll need to succeed in the industry, you’ll develop wider transferable skills sought after by employers including problem-solving, creativity and research.
If you are interested in discovering and learning about subjects in computing and IT, such as programming, website development, graphics and cyber security, then this is the area for you. We will introduce you to general Internet Technologies used in the computing & IT industry. You will learn about wide uses of technology, virtualized server hardware, computer systems and web development.
If you have a passion for information and computing, the job opportunities are endless and in high-demand for talented qualified practitioners. These qualifications also help to ensure that you have the breadth and depth of skills required to progress to employment, self-employment, an apprenticeship, or Higher Education. Possible careers include a Cyber Security Professional, Digital Marketer, Networking Engineer, IT Technician, Software Programmer, Software Engineer, Technical Support or a Web Developer.
Our qualifications are nationally recognised and valued for their ability to develop confident, highly skilled professionals. You’ll gain a range of industry relevant skills and knowledge within several areas of computing. Topics covered vary per course and level but typically include cyber security, software development such as games and app programming, website design, graphics, computer networking, cloud computing, learning how to configure networks and much more.
Computing and Digital
Games Animation
Computing Technologies
Games and Animation
Esports
BTEC First Extended Certificate in ICT
Computing
Games and Animation
Esports
Foundation Degree in Games Design
BSc (Hons) in Computing and Systems Development
Select your course to begin your application
Advanced Computing and Digital
Computing and Digital
Computing and Digital
Digital Interactive Technologies: Games and Animation
Digital Interactive Technologies: Games and Animation
Digital Production, Design and Development (T Level Programme)(RFECD007#)
Diploma in Esport
Diploma in Esport
Esport
Games and Animation
“I'm enjoying meeting new people with similar interests.”
Justin Hamlet Level 2 Games Animation, Former student at Oakwood High School
The computing and digital sector is ideal for those who like to keep up-to-date with the latest technology, are creative thinkers and are passionate about working in an industry which is in high demand.
Telecom Engineers work on satellite, digital TV and fibre optic systems, and install
broadband, mobile and landline phone networks.
Set up mobile and fixed communications and data networks, repair lines and
equipment on mobile masts and antennae, lay and test underground and underfloor
cabling, find and fix faults including remotely using specialist software, design, build and test components and equipment, communicate with customers and businesses and update work records.**
At a clients home or at a clients business.
*Information from EMSI 2022 **Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Web Designers use their creative and technical skills to design new websites and redesign existing ones.
Maintain and develop websites, meet clients to develop website styles, analyse statistics about who is using the website, write reports for managers and report technical projects to IT support staff.**
Office settings, from home or a client’s business.
*Information from EMSI 2022 **Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the computing sector include*:
BY 2025 THERE ARE EXPECTED TO BE 9,170 JOBS IN COMPUTING IN SOUTH YORKSHIRE.
LIGHTCAST 2022“I'm enjoying meeting new people with similar interests.”
Justin Hamlet Level 2 Games Animation, Former student at Oakwood High School
