At AS level there are 2 units: Information, Systems and Applications includes: Data, information, knowledge and processing; Software and hardware components of an information system; Characteristics of standard applications software and application areas; Spreadsheet concepts; Applications software used for presentation and communication of data; The role and impact of ICT - legal, moral and social issues. Structured ICT Tasks is assessed coursework. Students have the opportunity to develop their practical ICT skills as they use a variety of software to design, develop, test and document. At A2 level there are a further 2 units: ICT Systems, Applications and Implications. In this unit students will gain an understanding of: The systems cycle; Designing computer-based information systems; Networks and communication; Applications of ICT; Implementing computer-based information systems and implications of ICT. ICT Project is assessed on coursework. Candidates explore definition, investigation and analysis; design; software development, testing and implementation; documentation and evaluation.
Name: Information and Communication Technology Qualification title: GCE A Level in Information and Communication Technology Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations Created 20150929 09:51:58 Updated 20150930 12:54:36
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Helston Community College
Foundation School
jrowe@helston.cornwall.sch.uk
01326 575022
http://www.helston.cornwall.sch.uk
Church Hill Town: Helston
Title: GCE A Level in Information and Communication Technology Qualification: GCE A Level in Information and Communication Technology Classification: Information and Communication Technology