A Level ICT Course
Downloadable PDF Information Sheet - Single Award Double AwardAims of Course
The WJEC GCE in Applied ICT is a new A Level which has been written so as to offer students a highly contemporary experience in ICT . It seeks to provide innovation in its delivery and promotes student creativity through the paperless scheme of assessment . Real world problems require real world solutions that acknowledge the multi facetted nature of ICT in society today. You will spend time developing technical skills such as database, spreadsheet, computer programming, multimedia, Flash animations, movie making, web design and graphics skills and applying these to practical problems.
Prospects
The GCE in Applied ICT qualifies for UCAS points so if you successfully complete the course you could move on to study for a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Multimedia, Software Engineering, Games Development, Computer Networking, e-Business, Business Studies. ICT skills are in high demand amongst employers , therefore it is an advantage in today's employments market to develop your ICT skills to as high a level as possible.
Course Content AS
The AS course consists of two Units :
eBusiness - this unit focuses on applying ICT skills such as database , spreadsheet , computer programming , multimedia, web design and graphical skills to real life problems. The unit is assessed through a practical computer based external exam and is worth 40% of the AS .
eSkills - this unit builds on ICT skills already developed at GCSE. Students will further develop and apply their ICT skills through a case study and produce an eportfolio to present their achievements . This practical element is internally assessed and represents 60% of their AS.
The A2 course builds on the AS course and consist of 2 additional Units :
eProject - project management skills are used in all business disciplines and learning how to use Project Management Software and manage a team and resources are important ICT skills . This unit is a practical unit which accounts for 40% of your A2 marks and is externally assessed
eStudio - this unit develops a number of sophisticated multimedia and graphical skills and you will design ,develop a multimedia product and showcase your product in an eportfolio. This unit is internally assessed and accounts for 60% of the A2 marks
Double Award Extras
Course Content AS
In addition to the units in the single course candidates with complete two further Units :
eWare - this unit focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to install computer hardware and software together with understanding the need to upgrade hardware and software to keep computer systems up to date. This unit is assessed externally via a practical case study and accounts for 40% of the second AS grade.
eMobile - this unit examines our use of mobile technology such a laptops, mobile devices such as PDAs and mobile phone and examines the expansion of this technology. This unit is assessed internally via practical coursework .and represents 60% of their AS.
Course Content A2
In addition to the units in the single course candidates with complete two further Units :
eLearn - This unit uses a high level programming languages to produce elearning software , candidates will develop a range of programming skills and knowledge which can be applied to a wide range of applications. This unit is a practical unit which accounts for 50% of your A2 marks and is internally assessed
eTransact - this unit explores the how current online commercial systems work. Candidates will build their own online system. This unit is internally assessed and accounts for 50% of the A2 marks
