Information & Communications Technology

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The aims of the course are to encourage students to: • The capacity to think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically; • The skills to work collaboratively; • The ability to apply skills, knowledge and understanding of ICT in a range of contexts to solve problems; • An understanding of the consequences of using ICT on individuals, organisations and society and of social, legal, ethical and other considerations on the use of ICT; • An awareness of emerging technologies and an appreciation of the potential impact these may have on individuals, organisations and society.

Course information

Name: Information & Communications Technology Qualification title: GCE A Level in Information and Communication Technology Qualification type: Assessment There are two AS units to this course: Unit 1 - 60% AS (30% for A2) Written examination (2 hours) Information, Systems and Applications The basic concepts that underpin all of Information and Communication Technology are studied Unit 2 - 40% AS (20% for A2) Coursework Structured ICT Tasks Tasks are set by OCR. They require the student to work through and present a solution to a given problem There are two A2 units to this course: Unit 3 - 30% Written examination (2 hours) ICT Systems, Applications and Implications Skills are applied to real life business situations. This includes new ways systems can be implemented and the impact of ICT. Unit 4 - 20% Coursework ICT Project Students develop an ICT solution to a real-life problem. Awarding Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations Created 20160205 11:55:53 Updated 20160317 13:47:13

Entry requirements

None

Provider

The Rochester Grammar School
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Address

Maidstone Road Town: Rochester

Learning aims

Title: GCE A Level in Information and Communication Technology Qualification: GCE A Level in Information and Communication Technology Classification: Information and Communication Technology

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