Information Technology
Level 3 AAQ BTEC in Information Technology (Extended Certificate)
Course Introduction
The Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Information Technology allows students to study the fundamental knowledge of Information Technology covering the role and implications of using Information Technology systems and cyber-security threats and how to manage attacks. Students will also develop important skills for creating websites to meet a specific purpose and to manage data through the development of a relational database solution.
Future Opportunities
Roles like programmers, software developers, web designers and developers, go into Cyber security, engineering, Computer Science at University or as an apprenticeship.
What are the entry requirements?
Grade 4+ in English
It would be beneficial if you studied ICT / iMedia or Computer Science at KS4 but this is not a requirement if you are prepared to learn
What will I study?
Units such as:
Information Technology Systems, Cyber Security and Incident Management, Website Development, Relational Database
How will I be assessed?
Mixture of external examinations and internally assessed units (where you will create a product on the computers)
Level 3 AAQ BTEC in Computing (Extended Certificate)
Course Introduction
The Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Computing gives students opportunities to develop the core knowledge, skills and understanding that underpin computer programming and to develop computational thinking and programming skills that will enable them to solve problems. Students will explore the critical components that safeguard information systems and data and will acquire knowledge and skills to comprehend and apply security and encryption principles and practices to computer networks in various situations. Students will also have the opportunity to examine the underlying principles of human-computer interaction (HCI) and develop a HCI solution to meet the requirements of a given brief. Students will draw synoptically on their programming learning and computational thinking skills to manage the development of a software solution to a problem. The course includes masterclasses at Sheffield Hallam University and links with IT industries.
Future Opportunities
Roles like programmers, software developers, web designers and developers, go into Cyber security, networking, robotics engineering, Computer Science at University or as an apprenticeship.
What are the entry requirements?
Grade 4+ in English / Grade 5 in Maths
It would be beneficial if you studied ICT / iMedia or Computer Science at KS4
What will I study?
Units such as:
Programming fundamentals, Computer network security and encryption, human computer interaction, practical programming
How will I be assessed?
Mixture of external examinations and internally assessed units (where you will create a product on the computers).
FAQ
What is the average class size?
Across the Sixth Form, our average class size is 15 students.
How successful have previous students been in this subject?
The AAQ is a new course. However, on our previous BTEC IT course, many of our students achieved Dist/Dist*.
Will studying this subject allow me to go to university?
Yes – many of our students go on to do ICT for numerous degrees – from Cyber criminology, to IT networking, Programmers, Teachers, Game makers.
What careers can the subject lead to?
Cyber security, computer forensics, programmers, game makers, web designers, animators, network managers, teachers plus many more!