Course Overview

If you are interested in entering the IT industry or wish do an IT degree and prefer a practical approach this is the course for you.

Unit 1 Fundamentals of IT (90 mins Exam) – 80 marks (25%)

• – In this unit you will learn about the fundamentals of hardware, networks, software, the ethical use of computers and how business uses IT.

Unit 2 Global Information (90 mins Exam) – 80 marks (25%)

• – In this unit you will understand the legislation and regulation governing information that flows into and out of an organisation and learn the relationship between data and information.

Both Units 1 and 2 are externally assessed examinations.

3 units at the end of year 13

Unit 3 – Cyber Security – pre-release – (60 mins Exam) – 60 marks (17%)

• – You will learn about the solutions that can be used to prevent or deal with cyber security incidents resulting from challenges faced by individuals and organisations.

Unit 8 – project management – (coursework unit) (17%)

• – In this unit you will be able to put into practice what you have learnt by setting up and running a small-scale project and learn project management skills.

Unit 9 – product development – (coursework unit) (17%)

• – In this unit you will learn about different product design methodologies and the role of the product development life cycle.

Unit 3 Cyber Security is assessed through an external exam, and Units 8 and 9 are internally assessed and moderated coursework units.