ICT and Computing
100% of our students are satisfied 
99.7% Achieve their qualifications 
Virtually all of us now use a computer, tablet or mobile phone as computer technology continues to play an ever greater role in our lives.
Whether you want to improve your PC skills, develop applications and games, create websites or learn about networking, we’ll equip you with the skills for a career in this fast-paced and innovative industry.
Our computer suites are fully equipped with the latest hardware, software and networks at the cutting edge of computer technology, to make sure you have the most up-to-date skills required for the modern workplace.
Our IT and Computing Academy offers a fast-track route into these professions for students aged 16 to 24, including summer internships, coaching and mentoring and the opportunity to network with industry professionals.
Our Courses and Apprenticeships
The School of ICT and Computing offers progression routes from Level 1 to Level 5. All of our courses are taught with a variety of approaches in mind, designed to make your learning experience the best it can be.
We offer courses and apprenticeships in:
- ICT System Support
- Software and Web Services
- Computing and Systems Development
- Access to Higher Education Diploma in Information Technology
Access to Higher Education courses are aimed at people who want to go to university and either do not have enough A Levels to do so or have been out of full time education for some time. Each university has a minimum number of UCAS points required to study one of their degrees. You need to be aged 19 or over to study for an Access to Higher Education course.
If you are aged 19 – 23 and your Access to Higher Education is your first Level 3 course you will not need to pay course fees.
You do not have to repay your Access to Higher Education Learning Loan when you successfully complete your (subject related) university degree.
Top Facts for ICT and Computing
- Excellent links with employers and community organisations
- Work experience for all students leading to fantastic job opportunities
- Excellent range of high quality, interactive to engage students and build their knowledge.
- Tutors commended for their excellent subject knowledge and rapport with students.
- New Microsoft Showcase Classroom set to open in November.
What you could earn
Helpdesk Professional: Hourly Pay £14.15, Weekly Pay £580, Annual Pay £30,160
Software Developer: Hourly Pay £20.00, Weekly Pay £800, Annual Pay £41,600
Database Administrator: Hourly Pay £10.77, Weekly Pay £420, Annual Pay £21,840
Senior Database Administrator: Hourly Pay £26.70, Weekly Pay £960, Annual Pay £50,000
Network Engineer: Hourly Pay £14.10, Weekly Pay £550, Annual Pay £28,600
Technical Architect or IT Systems Architect: Hourly Pay £22.05, Weekly Pay £860, Annual Pay £44,720
System Analyst: Hourly Pay £22.82, Weekly Pay £890, Annual Pay £46,280
Latest News
- ICT and Computing Learners visit Warner Bros Studio on magical class trip
- College's ICT learners get careers advice from IT giant Hewlett Packard
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I found the course at CONEL incredibly helpful and really prepared me well for university. I am already ahead of where I need to be, which is brilliant. The teachers...
David Simpson was an excellent student in the Access to HE Computing 2014-15 group. During the year he showed outstanding commitment and motivation and achieved the best result of the...
Nazan returned to education after a long time, settling into the learning environment with ease and pleasure. Nazan was able to achieve the remarkable grade of Distinctions across the board...
Throughout the course Tychique endeavoured to obtain Distinctions inhis IT Extended Diploma Level 3. Embracing all the different areas of the course, he learnt everything he could from each module...
Paul was a ''dream" student who demonstrated excellent personal qualities and academic abilities. He is committed to his studies and highly motivated to achieve his targets. He never gives up...
George has been a student at the College for two years. He studied on the ICT and Computing BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3. He has provided invaluable peer support to...
Charlie is a very creative, completely independent, and exceptionally hardworking student. He has natural intellectual curiosity in many computing areas, great enthusiasm to explore new areas of knowledge and to...
Karishma, who is now studying IT Level 2 was an excellent addition to the class. Happy to use her own initiative, Karishma produced work of a very high standard. Karishma...
Hillary decided to return to study to develop her career and increase her opportunities for employment. As well as being a student mentor, Hillary is a committed member of her...
Lenroy's popularity and good interpersonal skills helped him to become class representative as well as a peer mentor. On his course, Lenroy particularly enjoyed a visit to the HP labs...
Courses
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5 or higher
What are the levels?
Testimonial
I am hardworking, dedicated and very keen to learn. I was my Class Representative as well as peer mentor. I achieved distinctions for all of my assignments. As a result, I received offers from top universities and I am now at King’s College London studying Computer Science.
Lenroy Wallace ICT and Computing Extended Diploma Level 3
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