Computer Appreciation (Introduction)

Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere

01322441371

Erith Road, Belvedere, DA17 6HT

Course summary

To gain knowledge, understanding and skills of the essentials of IT and Cyber Security. Students will also gain an insight into the IT sector as they investigate the pace of technological change, IT infrastructure on a global scale, and the importance of legal and security considerations. They will also develop professional, personal and social skills through interaction with peers, stakeholders and clients, as well as theoretical knowledge and understanding to underpin these skills. These support the transferable skills required by employers such as communication, problem solving, time management, research and analytical skills. This qualification focuses on the skills required to support the needs of business through data analysis and decision making, to identifying the most suitable channel to communicate a business need and creating suitable content, or considering how emerging technologies can be used to support business needs. It's also about developing the behaviors and attributes needed to progress and succeed in education and in work. The qualifications allow for a high degree of flexibility with the choice of units that make up the qualifications, so students can specialize in the specific areas of the subject that interest them most. Students can progress onto employment, either directly or through an Apprenticeship (i.e. IT Users, Software, Web and Telecoms Professionals) or a Level 3 Tech Level qualification in the IT and computing sector. This qualification will lead to specific job roles which include: Digital Administrator, Digital Marketing Assistant and Junior Business Analyst. This qualification is part of a suite of Cambridge Technical in IT at Levels 2 and 3.