AS/A Level Information and Communication Technology Applied

Stockton Sixth Form College

A Level

In Stockton-On-Tees

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Stockton-on-tees

  • Duration

    2 Years

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Stockton-On-Tees (Cleveland)
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Bishopton Road West, TS19 0QD

Start date

On request

About this course

At least 5 A* to C passes at GCSE
A grade C or higher in GCSE ICT or equivalent, if already taken

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AS/A Level Information & Communication Technology : Applied
  • Level: AS/A Level
  • Duration: 2 years
Why should I choose this course?
  • I like to learn using a practical, hands-on approach
  • I prefer to be assessed by completing written coursework portfolios
  • I want to use a wide variety of different software packages including Front Page, PhotoImpact, CorelDraw, Cool Edit, Windows MovieMaker and Authorware
What does the course consist of?
  • The single award (equivalent to one A-level) contains ICT user units only, a user being someone who uses IT packages in the workplace
  • Units covered over two years for this single award are:
    · Research and produce a report about how ICT is used in businesses
    · Create a database for a client
    · Manage (in a group) an ICT project
    · Design and build a spreadsheet for a client
    · Produce an interactive multimedia application
  • The double award (equivalent to two A-levels) contains both ICT user and ICT practitioner units, a practitioner being someone who has an ICT role in an organisation. The above units and a further six will be completed over two years
    · Install and configure computer hardware and software
    · Create computer artwork for a client
    · Create a website for a client
    · Design and create a programmed database
    · Install and configure a small network
    · Analyse and design a system for a client.

How is this course assessed?
  • Single Award - Four internally assessed portfolios and two externally set examinations over two years
  • Double Award - Five internally assessed portfolios and one externally set examination, over two years
What might this course lead on to?
  • University (HND/Degrees in ICT or Business ICT)
  • Any career which requires advanced ICT practical skills

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