H8W8 34 Big Data

Guidance and support information for learners in the HNC Computing Class based at Springburn Campus. Standard documents and links to guidance and support information can be found updated here regularly.

This unit has been designed to give learners an introduction to the fundamentals of cloud computing and the associated terminology and technology. The unit will cover a broad range of topics about cloud computing including conceptual understanding of the elements associated with it.

This Unit is designed to provide candidates with the knowledge of the various hardware and software elements of a computer system, how to install an operating system and install and configure application and security software. Candidates will also be introduced to the theory and practical application of number systems in computing. It is not intended that the candidate will gain an in depth knowledge of any particular operating system or applications software. The Unit provides a foundation for further study of particular operating systems. 

This is an applications course that develops skills to enable learners to create business standard documentation that can help with study at Level 7 and beyond.