This course focuses on developing your transferable skills in a variety of business and IT work-related scenarios. You will develop program design and practical programming skills, a well as covering mathematics, data security, web and multimedia design, employability skills, and understanding the role of IT in Business. You will use software tools such as Microsoft Access, Excel and Microsoft Project to solve complex business problems. The second year of the course focuses on developing your analytical, design and evaluative skills. You will cover advanced programming concepts and techniques and will have the opportunity to create a simple game using Apple`s X Code software for the iPad. You will also work on a project to meet a specific business need. This will involve producing a specification and design, which you will use to create either a website, database, spreadsheet, or complex multimedia presentation.
Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Math's or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit (and Functional Skills in English and Math's at Level 2/GCSE English Language and Math's at grade 4 or above) All applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
There are three main forms of assessment that you need to be aware of - external, internal and synoptic. Externally-assessed units: External assessment are to allow you to demonstrate breadth and depth of achievement. Each assessment is taken under specified conditions, then marked by Pearson and a grade awarded. You are permitted to reset (x3) external assessments during their programmed. Internally-assessed units: Most units in the qualification are internally assessed and subject to external standards verification. This means the college sets and assesses the assignments. Synoptic assessment: Synoptic assessment requires you to demonstrate that you can identify and use effectively, in an integrated way, an appropriate selection of skills, techniques, concepts, theories and knowledge from across the whole sector as relevant to a key task.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Camden |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | 211 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8RA |
This course focuses on developing your transferable skills in a variety of business and IT work-related scenarios. You will develop program design and practical programming skills, a well as covering mathematics, data security, web and multimedia design, employability skills, and understanding the role of IT in Business. You will use software tools such as Microsoft Access, Excel and Microsoft Project to solve complex business problems. The second year of the course focuses on developing your analytical, design and evaluative skills. You will cover advanced programming concepts and techniques and will have the opportunity to create a simple game using Apple`s X Code software for the iPad. You will also work on a project to meet a specific business need. This will involve producing a specification and design, which you will use to create either a website, database, spreadsheet, or complex multimedia presentation.
Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Math's or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit (and Functional Skills in English and Math's at Level 2/GCSE English Language and Math's at grade 4 or above) All applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
There are three main forms of assessment that you need to be aware of - external, internal and synoptic. Externally-assessed units: External assessment are to allow you to demonstrate breadth and depth of achievement. Each assessment is taken under specified conditions, then marked by Pearson and a grade awarded. You are permitted to reset (x3) external assessments during their programmed. Internally-assessed units: Most units in the qualification are internally assessed and subject to external standards verification. This means the college sets and assesses the assignments. Synoptic assessment: Synoptic assessment requires you to demonstrate that you can identify and use effectively, in an integrated way, an appropriate selection of skills, techniques, concepts, theories and knowledge from across the whole sector as relevant to a key task.
