KS4 ICT

During KS4 pupils aim to complete the Edexcel qualification: "21st Century Qualifications for a Digital Generation"

The DiDA suite of qualifications is unique in its scope, philosophy and delivery methods. It is an inspiring and challenging course which promotes creative use of digital applications. Its real-life, outcome-driven approach inspires and challenges learners to demonstrate what they know, and to do so in authentic contexts.

DiDA is a modern, world-class suite of qualifications designed to equip learners with the skills they need to live, learn and earn in the 21st century.

Creative and collaborative in style, DiDA enables learners to make the leap from passive consumers to active producers of quality digital content.  It develops their ability to organise themselves and their work, and encourages them to reflect critically on their own and others’ use of ICT.

There are four qualifications in the DiDA suite:

  • AiDA, the Award in Digital Applications (Unit 1 only) - equivalent to 1 GCSE
  • CiDA, the Certificate in Digital Applications (Unit 1 plus any other unit) - equivalent to 2 GCSEs
  • CiDA+, the Extended Certificate in Digital Applications (Unit 1 plus any other two units) - equivalent to 3 GCSEs
  • DiDA, the Diploma in Digital Applications (Unit 1 plus any other three units) - equivalent to 4 GCSEs

DiDA qualifications are available at two levels, providing full A* - G equivalence. Learners are able to combine different units and levels.

More information can be found at http://dida.edexcel.org.uk/home/aboutdida/