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Currently being at college, i've already looked at this.
you need 4 GCSE's A* to C, has to be a C in maths and english and 2 other subjects.
those who don't get these results don't worry.
you can take a GNVQ intermediate in I.C.T
this is a one year course that if you pass, is the equivalent of 4 C's.
those who did get these results have a choice of taking either:
An AVCE ( more documents then programming ) or
A BTEC Diploma ( More programming than Dcuments )
Both are 2 year courses.
i recommend the Btec as this is more recognized in the industry of development. the downfall of this is it involves a lot of maths so if maths is something you're not good at, then take the AVCE.
if you take the BTEC, i recommend also taking An A-level in maths. This combined with the BTEC makes you impressive in the employers eyes.
If you pass the BTEC, you move on to the HND diploma.
this is a University course so expect some empty pockets.
Since i'm currently doing the BTEC, i can't give much information on this course.
If you successfully complete this course, you can start work. First of all, start with a small company ( you will see why in the minute.)
You will be known as a junior developer when you start off.
stick with this company and you can work with the big boys.
all the big companys require 2 years experience and since you worked with a previous company, you have this experience.
If you get the job, you will be known as a Senior developer.
now you have the qualifications to join any company you want.
i hope i was helpful to future developers.
you need 4 GCSE's A* to C, has to be a C in maths and english and 2 other subjects.
those who don't get these results don't worry.
you can take a GNVQ intermediate in I.C.T
this is a one year course that if you pass, is the equivalent of 4 C's.
those who did get these results have a choice of taking either:
An AVCE ( more documents then programming ) or
A BTEC Diploma ( More programming than Dcuments )
Both are 2 year courses.
i recommend the Btec as this is more recognized in the industry of development. the downfall of this is it involves a lot of maths so if maths is something you're not good at, then take the AVCE.
if you take the BTEC, i recommend also taking An A-level in maths. This combined with the BTEC makes you impressive in the employers eyes.
If you pass the BTEC, you move on to the HND diploma.
this is a University course so expect some empty pockets.
Since i'm currently doing the BTEC, i can't give much information on this course.
If you successfully complete this course, you can start work. First of all, start with a small company ( you will see why in the minute.)
You will be known as a junior developer when you start off.
stick with this company and you can work with the big boys.
all the big companys require 2 years experience and since you worked with a previous company, you have this experience.
If you get the job, you will be known as a Senior developer.
now you have the qualifications to join any company you want.
i hope i was helpful to future developers.
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Currently being at college, i've already looked at this.
you need 4 GCSE's A* to C, has to be a C in maths and english and 2 other subjects.
those who don't get these results don't worry.
you can take a GNVQ intermediate in I.C.T
this is a one year course that if you pass, is the equivalent of 4 C's.
those who did get these results have a choice of taking either:
An AVCE ( more documents then programming ) or
A BTEC Diploma ( More programming than Dcuments )
Both are 2 year courses.
i recommend the Btec as this is more recognized in the industry of development. the downfall of this is it involves a lot of maths so if maths is something you're not good at, then take the AVCE.
if you take the BTEC, i recommend also taking An A-level in maths. This combined with the BTEC makes you impressive in the employers eyes.
If you pass the BTEC, you move on to the HND diploma.
this is a University course so expect some empty pockets.
Since i'm currently doing the BTEC, i can't give much information on this course.
If you successfully complete this course, you can start work. First of all, start with a small company ( you will see why in the minute.)
You will be known as a junior developer when you start off.
stick with this company and you can work with the big boys.
all the big companys require 2 years experience and since you worked with a previous company, you have this experience.
If you get the job, you will be known as a Senior developer.
now you have the qualifications to join any company you want.
i hope i was helpful to future developers.
you need 4 GCSE's A* to C, has to be a C in maths and english and 2 other subjects.
those who don't get these results don't worry.
you can take a GNVQ intermediate in I.C.T
this is a one year course that if you pass, is the equivalent of 4 C's.
those who did get these results have a choice of taking either:
An AVCE ( more documents then programming ) or
A BTEC Diploma ( More programming than Dcuments )
Both are 2 year courses.
i recommend the Btec as this is more recognized in the industry of development. the downfall of this is it involves a lot of maths so if maths is something you're not good at, then take the AVCE.
if you take the BTEC, i recommend also taking An A-level in maths. This combined with the BTEC makes you impressive in the employers eyes.
If you pass the BTEC, you move on to the HND diploma.
this is a University course so expect some empty pockets.
Since i'm currently doing the BTEC, i can't give much information on this course.
If you successfully complete this course, you can start work. First of all, start with a small company ( you will see why in the minute.)
You will be known as a junior developer when you start off.
stick with this company and you can work with the big boys.
all the big companys require 2 years experience and since you worked with a previous company, you have this experience.
If you get the job, you will be known as a Senior developer.
now you have the qualifications to join any company you want.
i hope i was helpful to future developers.
Well im doing the new NVQ advanced in ICT (formly called GNVQ ICT) and i have always been interested in game developing. Im in my second year, i finish in may and not a clue what to do! Well this post opened a new door for me. Im going to look it up some more.
Ta
Ta
i'm glad i helped at least one person.
mandatare wrote:
> i'm glad i helped at least one person.
consider it your good deed for the day.
slik ~_~
> i'm glad i helped at least one person.
consider it your good deed for the day.
slik ~_~
Far better is to get a degree in Maths, Physics or computer science. The first 2 are in demand for graphics and physics engines. CompScis are needed for the actual coding.
Sonic
Sonic
===SONICRAV---> wrote:
> Far better is to get a degree in Maths, Physics or computer science. The first 2
> are in demand for graphics and physics engines. CompScis are needed for the
> actual coding.
Sonic
yeah, i suppose a degree in maths will improve your chances of success.
> Far better is to get a degree in Maths, Physics or computer science. The first 2
> are in demand for graphics and physics engines. CompScis are needed for the
> actual coding.
Sonic
yeah, i suppose a degree in maths will improve your chances of success.
Hey interesting post here.....i thought it would be pretty hard but you explained to me that it out of reach.....:)
i easily have the 4 GCSE's but is an A in ICT at A-Level good enough to progress?
Regular wrote:
> i easily have the 4 GCSE's but is an A in ICT at A-Level good enough to
> progress?
i wouldn't know but i doubt it, you have to do the BTEC or AVCE.
> i easily have the 4 GCSE's but is an A in ICT at A-Level good enough to
> progress?
i wouldn't know but i doubt it, you have to do the BTEC or AVCE.
Anyone else doing a computer course?
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