AS/A2 in Applied Information Communication Technology

Day(s) of Week:VARIOUS Duration:1 Year Fee: Under 24 year old :
Full-Time courses for 16-18 School Leavers are Free.

If you are studying at Level 1 or 2 AND you meet the Eligible Benefit criteria tuition fees will be waived. (Registration Fees will still apply). If you are studying at Level 3 AND you meet the Eligible Benefit criteria AND are aged between 19 and 23, tuition fees will be waived. Tuition fees will not be waived for students aged over 23 studying a Level 3 or higher course, however these students may qualify for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan.
Course Content: The course is a hands on approach to learning how to use ICT. We will teach you how to effectively generate and create various software applications to meet real end users requirements. In support of how businesses use ICT we will be going to London in November to meet guest Speakers from companies like Tesco, Lotto and we will also meet representatives from the Police. Your final topic in the AS Year will require you to research a given point and then represent the information using a large variety of programs. Should you wish to continue to A2 you will be conducting a project management and designing graphics for a website. Entry Qualification: 5 A – C grades at GCSE Level

Previously studied ICT at GCSE or have the equivalent qualification

Course Format: As the course is entitled Applied you will be consistently improving your skills by doing this. We will use a variety of different methods i.e. Demonstration, Role Play, and lectures to help you through your AS. Progression: On successful completion of your A2 Applied ICT you will be able to progress to University or enter into the industry with a solid grounding of information communication technology and a large range of packages.

You will be assessed every two weeks via formal assessment and will receive feedback as to your progress. You will be given a two week window to enable any reworking of tasks.