IT Practitioners
Qualifications: BTEC National Award and Certificate for IT Practitioners
Awarding Body: Edexcel
Subject Staff: Mr S Reynard & Mr S Murphy
Course Requirements: 4 GCSEs, Grade C or higher
Potential students should be aware that they will be required to study one other AS level or BTEC course and must meet the individual entry criteria for that subject.
Course Description:
The award will be taught in two timetable blocks, giving ten lessons per week.
In Year 1 of the course students will reach BTEC National Award level. This has the equivalence to 1 GCE A Level (or two AS Levels). Students continuing to Year 2 of the course will have the opportunity to reach BTEC National Certificate (equivalent to 2 GCE A Levels).
Students will complete a number of core units, covering topics such as computer systems, information systems and the impact of the use of IT on business systems. There will also be a selection of specialist units for students to choose from, covering a range of topics including digital graphics, computer animation, e-commerce and many more. This qualification will enable students to start assimilating the technical skills and knowledge relevant to the information technology industry, whilst also giving them an understanding of communication skills and employability skills.
Assessment:
This will be based on a range of evidence including presentations, reports, logs, portfolios of evidence and personal development planning. All units of work are assessed and graded, and a final overall grade for the qualification is awarded.
Progression:
These qualifications in ICT are recognised for the purpose of application to College and University courses.