Full Time Information & Communication Technology - Applied GCE

Information & Communication Technology - Applied GCE
This course will teach you how to use computers to manage your work, for research, for data manipulation, problem solving and decision making. Using computers to develop multimedia programmes is and interesting feature of this course as well as designing programmes. You can study this course as a Single Award only and gain a qualification which is equivalent to one A Level.

Course duration:
2 years.

Level:
3

Full/Part Time :
Full TIme

What will I need to follow the course?
To study this course you will need 4 GCSEs Grade A*-C or BTEC First Diploma. Entry requirements may be different for adults.

Where will I study:
D,P

What will I study?
You will study six different topics and learn how to make the best possible use of information technology. These subjects include:
Spreadsheets.
Programming.
Multi-media.
Web page design.

Will I have to sit any examinations?
There will be an examination at the end of one unit. However, most of the units are assessed by means of written tasks that are marked by the tutor.

What will I have at the end of the course?
On successful completion of the course, you will have an Applied GCE certificate in information technology, which is equivalent to 1 A level. You can also study other A level subjects in conjunction with this course. If you are studying in Dolgellau, you can gain a qualification equivalent to two A Lefels.

What next?
You will be able to progress to an HND or degree course in computer science, business studies, multi-media studies etc. Qualifications you gain in this field will provide you with a wide range of career options, e.g. computer programming, work as a computer technician, managing computer networks, designing and creating web pages, or teaching other people how to use computers.