The New BTEC National in Information Technology has been specially developed for the IT sector to give education and training. It should allow fulltime learners the opportunity to enter employment in the IT sector or to progress to higher vocational qualifications. It gives the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for success in the IT industry.
- 4 in English Language - 4 in Mathematics
Year 12 Units • Unit 2 Creating Systems to Manage Information (Practical Exam) This unit is assessed through two three-hour computer based practical exams. Students will be required to use their database knowledge and practical database skills to solve a real-world problem from the exam board set assignment. • Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business (Assessed Assignment) In this unit, you will explore different social media websites, the ways in which they can be used and the potential pitfalls when using them for business purposes. A plan will be developed to use social media strategies for business purposes to achieve specific aims and objectives. You will then implement the plan, developing and posting content and interacting with others. Finally, data will need to be collected on the business use of social media and review the effectiveness of your efforts. Year 13 Units • Unit 1 (2h Written Exam) This unit explores the relationships between the hardware and software that form an IT system, the way systems work individually and together as well as the relationship between the user and the system. This includes examining issues related to the use of IT systems and the impact that these have on organisations and individuals. In this unit you will draw on learning from across your programme to complete assessment tasks. • Unit 6 Website Development (Assessed assignment) The website development unit is an opportunity to demonstrate creativity and selfmanagement in the design and development of a website. In the unit assignments you will learn how to apply and evaluate the principles of website design and produce website design documentation for specific client requirements. As the website is developed the design will be optimised to ensure excellent functionality for your client. The website will then be tested extensively with a panel of end users to ensure everything works as well as possible and that the site is robust and cannot be made to crash. The final task is an evaluative and reflective review of the unit.
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
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| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Sutton Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 5XA |
The New BTEC National in Information Technology has been specially developed for the IT sector to give education and training. It should allow fulltime learners the opportunity to enter employment in the IT sector or to progress to higher vocational qualifications. It gives the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for success in the IT industry.
- 4 in English Language - 4 in Mathematics
Year 12 Units • Unit 2 Creating Systems to Manage Information (Practical Exam) This unit is assessed through two three-hour computer based practical exams. Students will be required to use their database knowledge and practical database skills to solve a real-world problem from the exam board set assignment. • Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business (Assessed Assignment) In this unit, you will explore different social media websites, the ways in which they can be used and the potential pitfalls when using them for business purposes. A plan will be developed to use social media strategies for business purposes to achieve specific aims and objectives. You will then implement the plan, developing and posting content and interacting with others. Finally, data will need to be collected on the business use of social media and review the effectiveness of your efforts. Year 13 Units • Unit 1 (2h Written Exam) This unit explores the relationships between the hardware and software that form an IT system, the way systems work individually and together as well as the relationship between the user and the system. This includes examining issues related to the use of IT systems and the impact that these have on organisations and individuals. In this unit you will draw on learning from across your programme to complete assessment tasks. • Unit 6 Website Development (Assessed assignment) The website development unit is an opportunity to demonstrate creativity and selfmanagement in the design and development of a website. In the unit assignments you will learn how to apply and evaluate the principles of website design and produce website design documentation for specific client requirements. As the website is developed the design will be optimised to ensure excellent functionality for your client. The website will then be tested extensively with a panel of end users to ensure everything works as well as possible and that the site is robust and cannot be made to crash. The final task is an evaluative and reflective review of the unit.
