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Our Curriculum : ICT Click here to return to Our Curriculum Key Stage 3 The increasing use of technology in all aspects of society makes confident, creative and productive use of ICT an essential skill for life. ICT capability encompasses not only the mastery of technical skills and techniques, but also the understanding to apply these skills purposefully, safely and responsibly in learning, everyday life and employment. ICT capability is fundamental to participation and engagement in modern society. ICT can be used to find, develop, analyse and present information, as well as to model situations and solve problems. During years 7 and 8 students engage in 1 hour a week as a discrete ICT lesson, following the National Curriculum. Students in year 9 receive 2 hours a week and engage in a range of scenario based projects. These are designed to allow students to combine software tools to solve problems in preparation for KS4 Key Stage 4. Whilst Students build upon using common and more advanced functions within mainstream software, the focus is on developing their independent problem solving skills. Key Stage 4 Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Certificate/Extended Certificate/Diploma in Information Technology Course Overview The BTEC provides opportunities for students to gain a nationally recognised qualification which can be used to enter employment or further education in IT. The Certificate consists of one core and one specialist unit and is equivalent to 1 GCSE at grades at A*-C. The Extended Certificate consists of two core and two specialist units and is equivalent to 2 GCSE grades at A*-C. The diploma consists of three core and four specialist units and is equivalent to 4 GCSE grades at A*-C. The BTEC is a tough and challenging qualification, but one which ideal for the modern technological world. Students who successfully complete the BTEC can go on to complete a Level 3 qualification or it’s A level equivalent in ICT when they leave the school Course Content Unit 1 (core) – Communicating in the IT Industry To complete this unit, students need to show that they can communicate technical information competently to a range of audiences. Students also need to show that they can use a range of media to communicate this information. Unit 2 (core) – Working in the IT Industry To complete this unit, students need to show that they understand the skills and attributes required by a range of jobs within the IT industry. Students will gain an understanding of the variety of jobs within the IT industry and will explore what these jobs involve. Successful students who are interested in working within the IT industry will gain an understanding of what this will require from them. Unit 3 (core) – Computer Systems - Students will explore the different components of computer systems; they will carry out research into hardware and software and how they work together to become a coherent whole. Students will explore the range of computers and the uses to which they are put and how to safely work with computers. Unit 16 – Database software - This unit will allow students to explore the uses of databases. Students will also create a database and use tools to help ensure the database is fully functional and will ensure that the data entered is reliable. Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to create fully functional databases which will serve the needs of any organization. Unit 23 – ICT Graphics - As part of this unit, students will explore the differing types of graphics, how they are constructed. Students will then create their own graphics and use these to create a complete document. Students will have the opportunity to use a range of graphical software to create original solutions for problem faced by a pop group. Unit 27 – Spreadsheet software - During this unit, students will create a series of connected spreadsheets for a given scenario. Students will create a series of simple and complex formulae and then test the functioning of these to identify any problems. Upon completing of this unit, students will have created a complex series of spreadsheets similar to those found in many businesses. Unit 29 – Using ICT to Present Information - This unit will enable students to understand the variety and purpose of different document types; they will become familiar with the tools and techniques of different software and use these to create some of these documents. Students will learn what is required from these documents and will develop skills valuable to any 21st century organization. Click here to return to Our Curriculum
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