Courses in Science, Technology, Computers & IT

Bournemouth Business School International (BBSI), one of the most highly-accredited, UK English language colleges and business schools, offers international students the opportunity to study an English course in Britain, while also learning science and technical English, computer skills, and acquiring the basic knowledge required to work in science, technology, computers and IT in an international environment.   Our technical courses are conducted in closed-focus groups comprising 40 lessons of study weekly and are for sponsored groups of technical trainees at an Intermediate level in English or above.  Courses are structured to meet the precise requirements of the individual sponsors. 

Courses are carefully designed to enable students at an Intermediate level in English or above to gain English, technical and business English qualifications, including a certificate award from the NCFE national awarding body.  Courses include the syllabus for the International Computer Driving Licence® (ICDL) and trainees can elect to obtain this additional qualification, as well as additional  University of Cambridge ESOL qualifications: the First Certificate in English (FCE) , the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) , or the Business English Certificate (BEC) .

Awards

12 Week Course

BBSI Certificate in Science, Technology, Computers & IT
NCFECertificate in Science, Technology, Computers & IT

24 Week Course

BBSI Higher-Certificate in Science, Technology, Computers & IT
NCFECertificate in Science, Technology, Computers & IT

36 Week Course

BBSI Diploma in Science, Technology, Computers & IT
NCFE Certificate in Science, Technology, Computers & IT

Optional Examinations

International Computer Driving Licence® 
University of Cambridge FCE
(examination dates)
University of Cambridge FCE
(examination dates)
University of Cambridge BEC
(examination dates)

Course Objectives. The course objectives are to:

*  develop an understanding of current theory & practice in science, technology
 & engineering
*  acquire a sound, professional understanding & knowledge of science, technology
computers, computer software, IT & engineering concepts
*  develop effective technical English & professional communication skills
*  build appropriate technical vocabulary related to science, technology & engineering
*  acquire the necessary communication skills for a career related to science,
technology or engineering
*  develop confidence & fluency in the English language to a sound Upper-
Intermediate Level
*  prepare participants for the International Computer Driving Licence®
award (optional)
*  provide participants with the opportunity to acquire additional English &
business English qualifications

Course Elements. In addition to providing students with a thorough and comprehensive grounding in technical English and professional communication skills, the syllabus incorporates all the following specialised elements:

Applied Mathematics
statistics		number		space & trigonometry
probability theory		algebra & equations		scale & ratio
Applied Physics & Engineering
materials & stresses		force & effect		light & radio waves
nuclear physics		engineering		electrics
electromagnetism		electronics
Technology
materials		systems		applications
security		human factors/needs		human values/aesthetics
General Science
research methods		writing scientific reports
research methods		reading & interpreting scientific information
Computers & IT (inclusive of IDCL syllabus)
word processing		spreadsheets
presentation		Microsoft AccessTM
forms & reports		queries & SQL
business modelling		types of computers
binary system		computer networks
internet viruses		web-design theory
computer configuration
programming & languages
electronic communications
introduction to PhotoshopTM
information & effective communication
website-building (Microsoft FrontpageTM)
using a computer effectively & managing files
concepts of information & computing technology

NB: Examination fees for those seeking to undertake external examinations are not included in the BBSI course fees.

Course Enrolment Details

Sponsors should contact BBSI with a Statement of Requirement, which must detail the number of course participants, their respective English-language skills levels, their respective technical specialisations and the precise training objectives.  BBSI will then respond in writing with a detailed, comprehensive and tailored training proposal.