AS and A Level in Applied ICT offers a chance to gain valuable knowledge, skills and understanding of a range of software applications in a vocational context. This is a course where the classroom meets the real world as you investigate ICT in a range of situations such as developing an electronic book using multi-media, researching, presenting and communicating information.

Two thirds of the course consists of portfolio work, providing an opportunity to take charge of your own learning and development, supported by small group and individual tuition.

Click on the links below to find out more about the units studied:

Unit 1 - The Information Age
Unit 2 - The Digital Economy
Unit 8 - Managing ICT Projects
Unit 11 - Using Spreadsheet Software

 

The Applied ICT AS and A Level qualification encourages students to select and use ICT appropriately, carry out investigations, capture and handle data, solve problems, make decisions and present and communicate information as well as manage projects.

Students will become aware of the benefits and drawbacks of ICT as well as its impact on the way in which people live their lives.

Structure of the course
Applied AS ICT consists of 3 units (one externally assessed and two internally assessed through portfolio)
Applied A Level consists of a further 3 units (one externally assessed and two internally assessed through portfolio)

How the course is taught
The course is taught through a combination of formal teaching and independent research.

Progression
After the course students can progress to further study such as BTEC Higher National Diploma or training, for example to IT User/Practitioner NVQs. The course qualifies for UCAS points. They can also go directly into relevant employment.

Advanced Subsidiary Units
The Information Age - Portfolio
The Digital Age - Portfolio
The Knowledge Worker - Externally assessed

Advanced Units
Using Database Software - Externally assessed
Managing ICT Projects - Portfolio
Using Spreadsheet Software - Portfolio