Subject Title: Information Technology in a Global Society
BTEC or AS/ A2 levels: AS
Grade ranges: Level 1-7
Exam Board: IBCP
Method of assessment: Controlled assessment: 30%
Final examination: 70%
Length of course: 2 years
Information about the course to include units covered:
The course covers the following units, which are then assessed through a combination of the controlled assessment and final examinations;
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN
- Business and employment
- Education
- Environment
- Health
- Home and leisure
- Politics and government
COMPUTER SYSTEMS
- Hardware
- Software
- Networks
- Internet
- Communications
- Digital Media
- Databases
- Spreadsheets
During the two years students complete a controlled assessment with a title of their choice. The controlled assessment functions on the application of a selection of the units above, demonstrating their comprehension of the units through an investigative platform.
Entry requirements:
GCSE Grade 4+ in English & Maths, with three other subjects are C or above including GCSE Computing or BTEC ICT
Possible exit routes:
Higher Apprenticeship, Degree in Computing or IT, technician, project management of systems