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Course Title

ICT

Awarding Body
Edexcel
Course Level
AS & A2
Course Description ICT Sixthform
The GCE in Applied ICT qualifies for UCAS points so if you complete it successfully you could move on to study for a degree or BTEC Higher National Diploma in related subjects such as ICT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Multimedia, Software Engineering, Computer Networking, e-Business and Information Management. You could also go on to work-based training such as IT User/Practitioner NVQs or vendor-specific qualifications.

Course Content - AS
Unit 1 (portfolio) - Using ICT to Communicate
Unit 2 (Examination) - How Organisations Use ICT
Unit 3 (portfolio) - ICT Solutions for Individuals and Society

Course Content - A2
Unit 12 - Publishing
Unit 10 - Numerical Modelling Using Spreadsheets
Unit 9 - Working to a Brief
Career Opportunities
This course has been developed alongside industry leaders in the field of ICT to equip candidates with the skills to enter Higher Education or direct entry into the ICT industry.
Entry Requirements
It is not vital to have a qualification at KS4 (e.g. GCSE ICT or GNVQ ICT) however students who do have such a qualification will be at an advantage and those without must commit themselves to improving their ICT skills to an appropriate level quickly. For those with no ICT at Level 2 you must have Engish and Maths at C+.
Further Information
Mrs G. Newton
Head of ICT
 

Announcements

The Admissions 2013/14 Consutation Period has now been extended to the 22nd February 2012.

Further details can be found here.

Awards

On Wednesday 8th December 2 students from Ashlawn School competed against other local secondary schools to qualify for the Regional Final of ‘Young Chef of the Year'.

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Events

Year 8 Options Evening is taking place on the 7th February 2012 - 6:30 - 8:30pm.

Click here to view the Options Booklet.