HBS ICT BTEC

Course Overview

This qualification is designed for students who are interested in an introduction into the study of creating IT systems to manage and share information alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in IT.

Course Content

The qualification is equivalent to one A Level. There are 4 units that are assessed in a variety of ways:

• Information Technology Systems - exam based.

• Creating systems to manage information – task set by exam board.

• Using social media in business - assignment based.

• Website development – assignment based.

Within these four units you will learn about databases, specialist ICT software; multimedia design e.g. computer game, animation or video, and systems analysis and design. They will provide opportunities for a detailed study of the Internet and learning how to produce a high quality website.

You will develop an understanding of the relationships between hardware and software that form an IT system, managing and processing data to support business and using IT to communicate and share information.

Course Entry Requirements

Standard entry requirements apply.

Course Specification

Pearson BTEC L3 National Extended Certificate in Information Technology

Homework

At A Level, students are expected to complete a minimum of  5 hours of study a week on top of their allocated lesson time.