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Before deciding to enrol for any course you should ask as many questions as possible, here are a few of the most common we are asked:

Who was the course designed for?

Anyone wanting to maintain computers.  PC support staff, technicians, field engineers, anyone seeking employment within the IT industry or with a general interest in computers

What skills/qualifications do I need to start?

There are no entry requirements. Our youngest candidate has been 14 with our eldest being over 80 years old.  Some basic computer knowledge is helpful

How long will it take me to complete?

The coursework and tasks will take around 70 learning hours to complete, this can be done at your own pace, officially you will have 5 years from your date of registration to complete the assessments

Will a potential employer have heard about the BTEC?

Yes, the BTEC is a well respected nationally recognised qualification and has been established for many years.

I'm thinking of starting my own PC Repair company will this course help me to do this?

Without a doubt we have had many clients who do just this, we think everyone of them would admit it would have been much more difficult without the BTEC.  Your unlimited tutor support will also come in handy anytime you need a second opinion or general advice.  It is in our interest for you to succeed so tutors are more than happy to help in every step of the way.

I've been unemployed for some years now, will it get me a job?

The best way of thinking about this is what you can offer a potential employer, take a look at your C.V, does it show any signs of self improvement recently? Does it show you are able to change your career? Do you have any recent national qualifications?

Are there any hidden costs?

No, all costs are listed on this website.  You simply select your preferred study package (Interactive Home Study or Deluxe Kit), then pay your final assessment fee on the day that you take the exam.

I am unemployed/receiving a low income, is there any way I can find funding?

Many of our students manage to enrol for free by finding funding from 3rd party organisations such as the employment services.  The availability of funding varies and is down to personal circumstances.  We normally suggest contacting a careers advisor or someone who deals with your benefits.  You should ask if there is any available help towards the cost of further learning.

If you are unable to obtain funding we offer the Interactive Home Study kit on the “Easy Payment Plan” which allows the cost to be spread with enrolment from £89.99

We are also able to accept Career Development Loans if necessary.

Another provider has insisted that I spend thousands of pounds on a “guaranteed job” scheme, do you offer something similar?

No, if you have been guaranteed a job you should read the terms and conditions very carefully.

Some providers will bundle together as many as 11 certifications, charging thousands of pounds in the process.  The guaranteed job will only be available should you pass all 11 exams, in a very short space of time, sometimes around 12 months.  This can prove very difficult and an expensive mistake.

Our students progress onto a variety of different certifications, using more affordable books and study guides along with their tutor from our course.

Some training providers are more concerned with financial packages than actual training, you should be wary of any provider who will not reveal their prices until a salesman has called. 

We DO NOT employ sales people and our staff DO NOT work on commission.

What if I do need to take a break from my studies?  Will the information I have be out of date?  Will I need to re-enrol? Will my time & effort be wasted ?

Sometimes circumstances will mean that someone’s studies will stretch over a year, maybe even longer.  Remember that you have up to 5 years to complete the 70 hours coursework.  The course is updated around every 12 months, usually at the beginning of the year. However, you will always be assessed on the version of the coursework you are using, even if it is four years old.  Should you wish to upgrade your course to the newer version, this can be done for just £5 to cover postage, packing and admin.

I have seen that some certifications are only valid for a couple of years.  How long does my certificate remain valid?

Before enrolling for any course you should check the validation period of your final qualification.  The National BTEC Award in Computer Engineering is a qualification for LIFE.

For any further questions, feel free to call us on 01482 715152, or send us an email