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NQ COMPUTING LEVEL 5

  • Start date:   August 2025
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 5
  • Course Type:   Full-time

NQ COMPUTING LEVEL 5

Elevate your tech potential with this hands-on course, designed to ignite your passion for information technology and computing.

Start date – Aug 2025

End date –  Jul 2026

SCQF Level -  5

Mode –  Full time

Duration: 1 year

Perfect for aspiring innovators, this course lays the foundation for advanced pathways like HNC Computing or HNC Cyber Security, equipping you to step confidently into the future of IT.

At West Lothian College, we’ve partnered with industry giants like EC-Council, Palo Alto Networks, and Check Point Security to give our students access to cutting-edge materials and state-of-the-art digital labs. These world-class resources ensure you're learning with the tools and technologies that define the future of the IT and cyber security industries. 

 

  • What the course includes

    • Software Design and Development 
    • Website Design and Development 
    • Operating Systems 
    • NPA Data Science 
    • NPA Cyber Security 
    • 3D Modelling and Animation 
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Why choose this course

  • Earn prestigious NPA awards in Cyber Security and Data Science.

Along the way, you'll connect with industry professionals, explore exciting career opportunities, and deepen your understanding of the dynamic field of cyber security and computing. 

Entry requirements

  • Minimum entry requirements of: 
  • National 5 English 
  • National 5 Mathematics 
  • National 5 (A Science Subject) 
  • Relevant work experience 
  • We consider mature candidates with relevant experience.

If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course. 

  • Where it leads

    Education: HNC computing, HNC cyber security 

    Employment: Office environment as data entry operative, clerical or secretarial support staff, trainee computer technician, or junior programmer. 

Interview arrangements

If you're invited for an interview, please plan to spend around 2 hours at the college. 

The process includes a one-on-one interview, with time slots allocated on the day. We kindly ask you to bring evidence of your qualifications and any employment/character references you may have. 

This interview is an opportunity for us to get to know you better, assess your suitability for the course, and observe how you interact with lecturers and in group settings. Please note that meeting the qualification entry requirements alone does not guarantee a place on the course. 

Fees, Finance & Funding

There may be help available to assist with your study related costs. Impartial, confidential help and advice on financial matters is available from the Student Funding Team - including Bursaries, Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Loans Company and student support funds. Click here to find out more

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