If you would like to be an effective user of IT tools and applications, and are interested in understanding how technology works, this course is for you. The BTEC in IT will give you confidence to apply your knowledge and understanding of IT systems to succeed in the work place. It is an engaging option for those who may be considering a career in the IT sector. The course will enable you to achieve the research and ICT skills for immediate employment or suitably tackle project work for university and beyond in disciplines such as: IT, Business & Management, Computing, Software Engineering, Systems Analysis & Design, IT Practitioner, Information Security, Games Design & Interactive Media.
Students entering the Sixth Form should have a minimum of 5 x grade 5+ at GCSE. If students do not possess at least a grade 5 in English and / or Maths they will be expected to study for these qualifications as part of their post-16 course selection.
Students study 4 units over 2 years: Year 12 · Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business. (Internally assessed unit) You will explore how businesses use social media to promote their products and services. You will also learn how to plan and implement a social media campaign that meets business requirements. · Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage information (externally assessed unit) You will study the design, creation, testing and evaluation of a relational database management system to manage information. This unit is externally assessed through a task set and is marked by the exam board The set task will be completed in two sessions (3 hours / 2 hours) under supervised conditions on two consecutive days (pm / am). Year 13 · Unit 1: Information technology Systems (externally assessed unit) You will study the role of computer systems and the implications of their use in personal and professional situations. The unit is externally assessed through a written 2 hour examination set and marked by the exam board · Unit 6: Website development (internally assessed unit You will understand the principles of designing and creating a functional website to meet the requirements of a client by exploring the specific requirements, and designing and developing a website for a particular business. This unit encourages you to design and develop interesting and creative websites.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Hounslow |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Lampton Avenue, Hounslow, TW3 4EP |
If you would like to be an effective user of IT tools and applications, and are interested in understanding how technology works, this course is for you. The BTEC in IT will give you confidence to apply your knowledge and understanding of IT systems to succeed in the work place. It is an engaging option for those who may be considering a career in the IT sector. The course will enable you to achieve the research and ICT skills for immediate employment or suitably tackle project work for university and beyond in disciplines such as: IT, Business & Management, Computing, Software Engineering, Systems Analysis & Design, IT Practitioner, Information Security, Games Design & Interactive Media.
Students entering the Sixth Form should have a minimum of 5 x grade 5+ at GCSE. If students do not possess at least a grade 5 in English and / or Maths they will be expected to study for these qualifications as part of their post-16 course selection.
Students study 4 units over 2 years: Year 12 · Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business. (Internally assessed unit) You will explore how businesses use social media to promote their products and services. You will also learn how to plan and implement a social media campaign that meets business requirements. · Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage information (externally assessed unit) You will study the design, creation, testing and evaluation of a relational database management system to manage information. This unit is externally assessed through a task set and is marked by the exam board The set task will be completed in two sessions (3 hours / 2 hours) under supervised conditions on two consecutive days (pm / am). Year 13 · Unit 1: Information technology Systems (externally assessed unit) You will study the role of computer systems and the implications of their use in personal and professional situations. The unit is externally assessed through a written 2 hour examination set and marked by the exam board · Unit 6: Website development (internally assessed unit You will understand the principles of designing and creating a functional website to meet the requirements of a client by exploring the specific requirements, and designing and developing a website for a particular business. This unit encourages you to design and develop interesting and creative websites.
