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Anyone doing/done computing level 7?
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09-09-2010 11:12am#1
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It all depends on your level of technical ability really.
When I started I was 23 and had already done a bit of programming and had used computers a lot so I knew the basics in programming and databases and some other subjects such as computer architecture as well as knew my way around a pc with windows and unix/linux.
Now when I say basics I really mean the basics, I still learned a lot in first year in all the subjects but I found it easier than others to learn and was usually finished quicker.
Some of the the stuff was very basic and boring but I just got it done quick and then I could leave or stay and help others that were struggling, you learn a lot from helping and being helped by fellow class mates.
The best thing about the common year is it gives you a flavour of all aspects of computing, and also that a lot of groups get mixed in with each other in different classes making it easier to make new friends and get to know people.
With it being easy I also found more time to have a pint or two in the bar when I got out of a class early
However there is still a good bit of hard work involved, you get a good few assignments and group projects, presentations to keep you busy.
So apart from some of the earlier classes teaching some overally basic stuff, even if your technically very good and find some aspects easy, I dont think the year itself can be described as boring.0 -
Great answer thanks:)It all depends on your level of technical ability really.
When I started I was 23 and had already done a bit of programming and had used computers a lot so I knew the basics in programming and databases and some other subjects such as computer architecture as well as knew my way around a pc with windows and unix/linux.
Now when I say basics I really mean the basics, I still learned a lot in first year in all the subjects but I found it easier than others to learn and was usually finished quicker.
Some of the the stuff was very basic and boring but I just got it done quick and then I could leave or stay and help others that were struggling, you learn a lot from helping and being helped by fellow class mates.
The best thing about the common year is it gives you a flavour of all aspects of computing, and also that a lot of groups get mixed in with each other in different classes making it easier to make new friends and get to know people.
With it being easy I also found more time to have a pint or two in the bar when I got out of a class early
However there is still a good bit of hard work involved, you get a good few assignments and group projects, presentations to keep you busy.
So apart from some of the earlier classes teaching some overally basic stuff, even if your technically very good and find some aspects easy, I dont think the year itself can be described as boring.
did you take on the extra year for the better certification?
also i see i have a study and learning skills class,i presume the only thing its useful for a nice chat:pac:0 -
Great answer thanks:)
did you take on the extra year for the better certification?
also i see i have a study and learning skills class,i presume the only thing its useful for a nice chat:pac:
Yeh I did, the Level 8 is a minimum if you want to do software development to be honest. I tried to get a job with my level 7 and had very little joy.
Working as a software engineer on mobile devices now for 10 months
Everyone in first year hates study and learning skills and it always has the lowest attendance but I made sure to go as much as possible anyway, its very much group based where everyone is involved and gives their opinion on where they want to be in 5 years and the positive and negative aspects of their study, motivation, social skills etc...
You also have a group project to do which can be good craic if you pick something interesting to do it on (think its in the 2nd semester)0 -
Yeh I did, the Level 8 is a minimum if you want to do software development to be honest. I tried to get a job with my level 7 and had very little joy.
Working as a software engineer on mobile devices now for 10 months
Everyone in first year hates study and learning skills and it always has the lowest attendance but I made sure to go as much as possible anyway, its very much group based where everyone is involved and gives their opinion on where they want to be in 5 years and the positive and negative aspects of their study, motivation, social skills etc...
You also have a group project to do which can be good craic if you pick something interesting to do it on (think its in the 2nd semester)
and is there any learning curve jumping to the level 8?
I imagine the people doing the level 8 would have been learning the stuff a slightly different/advanced way to you?
Hm well depending where it is on the timetable i may go:p0 -
and is there any learning curve jumping to the level 8?
I imagine the people doing the level 8 would have been learning the stuff a slightly different/advanced way to you?
Hm well depending where it is on the timetable i may go:p
No, doing a Level 7 and adding on Level 8 is the exact same as doing the Level 8 straight up.
Its just you have the choice to stop after 3 years with the Level 7 if you wish
Haha to be honest I skipped study and learning skills a few times on a Thursday evening when the bar was more appealing
Just make sure to keep up with the work, and not to miss loads of classes, people drop out because they miss class and fail to keep up with the work load, not because its too hard for them.0 -
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Great:)No, doing a Level 7 and adding on Level 8 is the exact same as doing the Level 8 straight up.
Its just you have the choice to stop after 3 years with the Level 7 if you wish
Haha to be honest I skipped study and learning skills a few times on a Thursday evening when the bar was more appealing
Just make sure to keep up with the work, and not to miss loads of classes, people drop out because they miss class and fail to keep up with the work load, not because its too hard for them.
Will defenitaly love to stay on for the extra year:)
lucky you im onl 17 and wont be 18 till the end of the 2nd semester:(
Yeah think il actually be more inclined to go to class since doing sumthing i enjoy and what not?
How was finding a job with ur level 8?
I hear a big problem is many want vast experience,where u told that alot?0 -
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