AS/A2 Information and Communications Technology

A Level

In Liverpool

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Liverpool

  • Duration

    35 Weeks

IT systems are now widely used and this technology allows problems to be solved in a variety of ways, which involve the effective implementation of IT resources. The range of applications focussed on during this course include Microsoft Office, with evidence of practicals being used to demonstrate how specific applications can be tailored to perform useful tasks.

Important information

Government funding available

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Location

Start date

Liverpool (Merseyside)
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Balliol Road, Bootle, L20 7EW

Start date

On request

About this course

In order to qualify for this course students must; *Have passed 5 GCSE's at grade C or above including ICT, English and Maths, ideally with at least two at grade B or higher. *Applicants coming from Secondary Education must provide evidence of sound attendance and good Records of Achievement and an interest in IT.

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Information and Communications Technology AS/A2
What will I study?
IT systems are now widely used and this technology allows problems to be solved in a variety of ways, which involve the effective implementation of IT resources. The range of applications focussed on during this course include Microsoft Office, with evidence of practicals being used to demonstrate how specific applications can be tailored to perform useful tasks.

How can I progress?
On successful completion of the AS ICT course students can progress onto the A2 ICT Level (2nd year) of the course possibly leading to Higher Education.

What will I need to qualify for this course?
In order to qualify for this course students must; *Have passed 5 GCSE's at grade C or above including ICT, English and Maths, ideally with at least two at grade B or higher. *Applicants coming from Secondary Education must provide evidence of sound attendance and good Records of Achievement and an interest in IT.

Course Structure
Whilst studying towards this qualification the following modules will be covered; *Practical Problem Solving in the Digital World Topic list; -Practical use of ICT, identifying, designing, producing, testing, documenting and evaluating solutions -Data entry, storage, output of information, use of software, current health and safety legislation. *Living in the Digital World Topic list; -ICT systems, their components, uses, users, safety and security -Data and information, data transfer, backup and recovery.

Course Duration
AS - 35 weeks A2 - 35 weeks

Qualification Level
Level 3

Career
*Human Computer Interface Design *Database Design and Business Management or another of the ever increasing range of IT (Management) applications. *ICT Project Management

AS/A2 Information and Communications Technology

Price on request