Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Why take this course?
Microsoft Access Distance Learning units have been specifically designed to provide you with the knowledge and techniques needed for the successful creation and manipulation of an Access Database. The accompanying data files provided are designed to help demonstrate the features as you work through the unit step-by-step.
What you will experience
You will be introduced to key aspects of using Access databases, including:
- Using the Menus & Toolbars
- Database Principles
- Database Window
- Moving within a Table
- Changing Table Layout
- Using Find
- Creating a Database
- Sorting & Filtering Data
- Creating & Using Forms
- Querying & Searching
- Creating & Using Reports
At the end of the course you will test your knowledge via an end of course test.
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before applying for this course.
What you will need
You will require access to/use of the Microsoft Office Access Package.
Fee Waiver (Remission of Fees)
Your course may be free if you are not a full time student with NESCol and you are : in receipt of benefits; or care-experienced; or your household taxable income falls below defined levels.
Opportunities
Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.
Education at NESCol
On successful completion of this course, you could progress to the following course at North East Scotland College:
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Applications
Pre-entry guidance is required prior to booking a place on this course. Please contact Brenda Bryce, Distance Learning Co-ordinator by email or on 01346 506014 in the first instance for more information. When submitting your distance learning application form, please ensure you attach the additional information sheet listing qualifications and previous knowledge with your application. You may be required to attend College for assessment. Please check if this is a requirement for your course.
Completed forms should be signed and returned to us at the following freepost address:
The Student Information & Admissions Manager
North East Scotland College
FREEPOST RTJJ-TXBA-AEZS
Aberdeen City Campus
Gallowgate
Aberdeen
Scotland
UK AB25 1BN
Online
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Starts Flexible start date
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Course Code YBNTA-O233A
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Fees £48.00
Distance Learning Application Form
Distance Learning courses have flexible start dates and applications will be considered at all points of the year.
For non-Scottish residents – the College will confirm fees payable for your chosen course on booking and these may differ from the advertised fee.
If you take up a place on a College course, at the start of the course you will be asked to sign an enrolment form. In signing the form and/or taking up a place on a College course, you will enter into a contract with the College and be bound by the North East Scotland College Standard Terms and Conditions of Study. Copies of the Terms and Conditions are available for inspection on notice boards and at various locations throughout the College, at the College Reception, on the College website: nescol.ac.uk, or can be obtained on request from the Student Funding and Admissions Manager, North East Scotland College, Aberdeen City Campus, Gallowgate, Aberdeen AB25 1BN. Please note that courses are offered subject to (a) there being sufficient numbers of enrolments and (b) the availability of resources. The College reserves its right (i) not to run courses where the number of students is considered insufficient or where resources are unavailable and (ii) in certain circumstances, to refuse admission to an individual applicant.
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