Computing and IT
Level 1

Creative, Digital and Enterprise (Vocational Studies)

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Classroom Vocational Programme
College 16+
Student type:
College 16+
Start Date:
September 3rd, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Campus:
Chester Campus, Crewe Campus

The Course

If you have a technical mind and enjoy problem-solving, this course will give you an introduction to IT, media and business while helping you discover the different opportunities available in these areas. You will develop practical vocational skills alongside the personal and employability skills needed to progress to further study or the workplace.

Topics include:

  • Being organised
  • Developing a personal progression plan
  • Working with others
  • Researching a topic
  • Organising a meeting
  • Creating storyboards
  • Designing interactive presentations
  • Developing digital information using IT
  • Using digital communication technologies
  • Creating spreadsheets to solve problems

Throughout the course, you will take part in a range of practical activities designed to develop your confidence with digital technology. You will learn how to organise your work, communicate effectively with others, research information and use IT to complete different tasks and solve problems.

Depending on the units studied, you may also have the opportunity to create storyboards and interactive presentations, use digital communication technologies and develop spreadsheets. These activities will introduce you to some of the skills used across IT, media and business environments.

You will also develop important personal and employability skills, including teamwork, organisation and planning, while continuing to develop your English and maths.

By the end of the course, you will have gained a broad introduction to IT, media and business and developed skills that will help you progress to a related Level 2 course, more specialised training or employment.

Typically you will need 4 GCSEs at grade 2/ E or above.
You could progress on to further study at the College in related subjects.
£1080

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

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Potential Career Pathways

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Up to £40,000

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Top-Up Degrees

Degrees you could enter:

  • Degree 1
  • Degree 2
  • Degree 3

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Campus:
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Start Date:
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Duration:
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Course Level:
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Campus:
Chester Campus
Start Date:
September 3rd, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Course Level:
Level 1
Campus:
Crewe Campus
Start Date:
September 3rd, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Course Level:
Level 1

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The Course

If you have a technical mind and enjoy problem-solving, this course will give you an introduction to IT, media and business while helping you discover the different opportunities available in these areas. You will develop practical vocational skills alongside the personal and employability skills needed to progress to further study or the workplace.

Topics include:

  • Being organised
  • Developing a personal progression plan
  • Working with others
  • Researching a topic
  • Organising a meeting
  • Creating storyboards
  • Designing interactive presentations
  • Developing digital information using IT
  • Using digital communication technologies
  • Creating spreadsheets to solve problems

Throughout the course, you will take part in a range of practical activities designed to develop your confidence with digital technology. You will learn how to organise your work, communicate effectively with others, research information and use IT to complete different tasks and solve problems.

Depending on the units studied, you may also have the opportunity to create storyboards and interactive presentations, use digital communication technologies and develop spreadsheets. These activities will introduce you to some of the skills used across IT, media and business environments.

You will also develop important personal and employability skills, including teamwork, organisation and planning, while continuing to develop your English and maths.

By the end of the course, you will have gained a broad introduction to IT, media and business and developed skills that will help you progress to a related Level 2 course, more specialised training or employment.

If you have a technical mind and enjoy problem-solving, this course will give you an introduction to IT, media and business while helping you discover the different opportunities available in these areas. You will develop practical vocational skills alongside the personal and employability skills needed to progress to further study or the workplace.Topics include: Being organised Developing a personal progression plan Working with others Researching a topic Organising a meeting Creating storyboards Designing interactive presentations Developing digital information using IT Using digital communication technologies Creating spreadsheets to solve problems Throughout the course, you will take part in a range of practical activities designed to develop your confidence with digital technology. You will learn how to organise your work, communicate effectively with others, research information and use IT to complete different tasks and solve problems.Depending on the units studied, you may also have the opportunity to create storyboards and interactive presentations, use digital communication technologies and develop spreadsheets. These activities will introduce you to some of the skills used across IT, media and business environments.You will also develop important personal and employability skills, including teamwork, organisation and planning, while continuing to develop your English and maths.By the end of the course, you will have gained a broad introduction to IT, media and business and developed skills that will help you progress to a related Level 2 course, more specialised training or employment.
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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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