Overview
This course is a practical work-related course. You will learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. The course will introduce you to a career in ICT and provide a good basis to progress onto a level 2 qualification.
Entry Requirements
For this course you will need to have achieved:
• A minimum of 2 GCSEs Grade E-G or grades 1-2
On receipt of your application to study this course you will be invited to attend an admissions interview with a member of the teaching team to discuss the course and its requirements further.
Content
During this course you will study ten units in total. Four core units will provide a general foundation and further specialist units will introduce you to particular topics in more depth.
Core Units:
A1 Being Organised
A2 Developing a Personal Progression Plan
A3 Working with Others
A4 Researching a Topic
Sector Specific Units:
Unit IT5: Developing Digital Information Using IT
Unit IT6: Using Digital Communication Technologies
Unit IT8: Creating a Spreadsheet to Solve Problems
Unit IT9: Creating a Website
Unit IT10: Creating a Computer Program
Unit IT12: Creating a Digital Animated Graphic
Alongside your main programme of study you will also study either GCSE or Functional Skills in English and Maths if you have not achieved a GCSE grade C or above. If you have achieved a grade C or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will engage in extending these skills through a Directed Study Programme.
Assessment
All BTEC Level 1 Diploma units are assessed through assignment work. Each unit is graded Pass, Merit or Distinction and then an overall grade of Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction* is awarded on completion of the course.
GCSE and Functional Skills qualifications are assessed through external examination and portfolio work.
Awarding body
Progression
On successful achievement of this course you may wish to:
Apply to study the BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Information & Creative Technology
Additional information
Additional help and support is available to you should you require it and you can discuss this further at your admissions interview.
You will have the opportunity to take part in educational and industrial visits during your course. Possible visits may include Manchester United FC, The Museum of Science & Industry and Cheshire Police but could be subject to change, and most will incur an extra cost which will be discussed at interview.
Further Information
For further information, advice and guidance call The Learner Experience Team on 01625 410002.
Duration and Times
Start date: 02/09/2020
End date: 26/06/2021
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Days of week: TBA
Number of Weeks: 34