Welcome to BTEC ICT
By the end of this course you will:
• Learn a combination of
practical ICT skills to for use in
the real world
• Develop an understanding of
IT systems used to Manage
Information
• Analysis and design data
models to help in business
decision making
BTEC ICT:
Course
content
You will study...
In Year 12
In Year 13
Overview
Example topics:
Information Technology
Systems
Impact of IT systems
Data Modelling
Design and develop data
models to meet client
requirements
Database development
Create systems to
manage information for
client needs
Social Media in business
Plan and produce a
business related social
media plan
Digital devices in IT
systems
BTEC ICT:
Assessment
Exam board:
Assessment:
Percentage:
Detail:
Examination
120 Credits
1 x examination which can be
attempted twice
Coursework
240 Credits
3 x internal assessed units.
BTEC ICT:
Requirements
Course requirements
• General College entry requirements
Which skills are needed?
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Numerical and non-numerical data analysis skills
Application skills to relate real world events
Essay writing ability
General interested in the development of new technologies
Expectations and workload
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Assessments due each half term through the academic year
1-2 homework assignments completed per week
High level of independent reading to support classroom learning
BTEC ICT:
2015/6 Course Performance
• 100% P-D rate on old syllabus
2015/6 Example student destination(s)
• Software Development, Manchester
University
Department contact details
• Mr C Hudson
• [email protected]
• 01949 863 072
Further
information