Course Level: |
GCE Applied |
| Length of Course: |
AS One-year, which can be extended to the full A Level by completing the second year.
A2 Two years. |
Examination Board:
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OCR
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Description of Course: |
This course teaches and develops skills and knowledge in a range of Information and Communications Technology areas. The approach is very practical and looks at how information is communicated in a number of applications. Using work-related contexts, innovative teaching and assessment methods these new awards offer a broad introduction to the vocational area of ICT. This qualification is designed to provide a progression route to higher education and further training for employment.
You will acquire the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding to create, develop and present high quality work and gain a respected GCE qualification that encompasses a real world vocational approach. Assessment is carried out by a range of practical units which are presented as learning portfolios and two externally controlled tests.
Mandatory units that must be completed by all entrants include:
Unit 1 Using ICT to communicate
Unit 2 How organisations use ICT
Unit 3 ICT solutions for individuals and society
Units 1 and 3 are assessed by coursework portfolio.
Unit 2 is assessed by examination that includes some pre-exam practical work.
The GCE in Applied ICT provides a broad introduction to the subject that you may find beneficial in your study of other A Level subjects and also prepares you for study in further or higher education.
There is no overall examination at the end of the course. The final grade A to E will be determined from the aggregate score of the three components. These grades are identical to the non-vocational A Levels. |
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Further Advice: |
| If this course appeals to you, discuss it with your Head of Vocational Education or Head of ICT at your school who can provide you with further information. You can also visit the following website: http://www.ocr.org.uk |
Course Work Placement: |
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Course Entry Guidelines: |
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Course Additional Information: |
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