This qualification is designed for learners who are interested in an introduction to the study of creating IT systems to manage and share information, alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses. Year 12: Students consider what makes a good website and the principles of website design. The different purposes and audiences of websites and their requirements are covered, alongside factors affecting website performance. Digital devices in IT systems are studied, as well as transmitting data. There is a written coursework assignment in Year 12. Students cover how to develop a website including the planning and reviewing stage (mood boards, storyboards, wireframes, etc.), how to programme in HTML, CSS and JavaScript, operating online and protecting data and information. Finally, they look at development of a website, a written assignment and social media in business. Year 13: In Year 13 students look at relational databases, normalisation, queries and reports and then focus on revision.
- Standard entry of 5 higher grade passes (9-4) including both English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 - To study a BTEC double award you need 5 higher grade passes (4-9) including GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths with a grade 6 in the subject you wish to study at A level.
Unit 1 - Written exam 33% Unit 2 - Computer-based exam 25% Unit 3 - Coursework 25% Unit 6 - Coursework 16%
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Beechdale Road, Aspley, Nottingham, NG8 3EZ |
This qualification is designed for learners who are interested in an introduction to the study of creating IT systems to manage and share information, alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses. Year 12: Students consider what makes a good website and the principles of website design. The different purposes and audiences of websites and their requirements are covered, alongside factors affecting website performance. Digital devices in IT systems are studied, as well as transmitting data. There is a written coursework assignment in Year 12. Students cover how to develop a website including the planning and reviewing stage (mood boards, storyboards, wireframes, etc.), how to programme in HTML, CSS and JavaScript, operating online and protecting data and information. Finally, they look at development of a website, a written assignment and social media in business. Year 13: In Year 13 students look at relational databases, normalisation, queries and reports and then focus on revision.
- Standard entry of 5 higher grade passes (9-4) including both English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 - To study a BTEC double award you need 5 higher grade passes (4-9) including GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths with a grade 6 in the subject you wish to study at A level.
Unit 1 - Written exam 33% Unit 2 - Computer-based exam 25% Unit 3 - Coursework 25% Unit 6 - Coursework 16%
