GCSE ICT
Unit 1 – Tools and Applications
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Communication software
 Presentation package
 Information handling package
 Spreadsheet
Assessed through controlled Assessment 30%
Unit 2: Using multimedia and
games technology

Using graphics
 Using digital video and sound
 Games technology
 Using multimedia assets
Assessed through controlled Assessment 30%
Unit 3: Understanding ICT
systems in everyday life

Knowledge of ICT Components
 Data and information
 Digital Communication Systems
 Applications of ICT
Terminal examination 40%
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2 controlled assessments = 60%
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Terminal examination = 40%
What we expect:
100% attendance
Willing to work
Enjoy working with computers!!!
Still confused???
Facts about ICT

Employment within the ICT industry is
forecast to grow at 21.6% per annum from
now until 2012.
 Within 6 months of graduating those with
ICT related degrees are more likely to get
hired.
 Graduates are more likely to be hired in N.
Ireland than anywhere else in the UK.
Facts continued….
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The ICT industry already employs over
28,000 in N Ireland and its growing rapidly.
 ICT professionals can earn up to 43% more
than the average across all occupations in N
Ireland.