The school has opted to replace the traditional GCSE in ICT with the OCR Nationals qualification for ICT as it is believed that this is more appropriate for the students in our school
This course has been developed to recognise learners skills, knowledge and understanding of Information and Communication Technology functions, environments and operations.
The learners carry out a range of tasks that have been designed to recognise their achievements in a modern, practical way that is relevant to the workplace.
SPECIFIC AIMS OF THE COURSE
- Develop learner’s knowledge and understanding of the Information and Communication Technology sector
- Develop learner’s skills, knowledge and understanding in contexts that are directly relevant to employment situations, thereby enhancing their employability within the Information and Communication Technology sector
- Develop learner’s ability to work autonomously and effectively in an Information and Communication Technology context
- Enable learners to develop knowledge and understanding in specialist areas of Information and Communication Technology, and demonstrate the skills needed to participate in the operation and development of ICT specific or ICT non-specific business organisations
- Encourage progression by assisting in the development of skills, knowledge and understanding that learners will need to access further or higher education programmes or occupational training on a full-time or part-time basis
- Encourage progression by assisting in the development of skills, knowledge and understanding that learners will need to enter employment or enhance their current employment status
- Promote interaction between employers, centres and learners by relating teaching and assessment to real organisations.
Information for Parents and Students
The Units are Studies in the order indicated Below
It is intended that unit 1 and 21 will be completed within a single year for the majority of students with the second year being used for unit 2 and 20.
