A knowledge and understanding of IT is a ‘must have’ for every post sixteen student. Employers and universities require students to be highly competent and informed IT users and practitioners. Highly motivating, it develops the knowledge and skills students need to be leaders in the modern digital linked economy. The skills acquired will support further study in any subject area including Engineering, Media, Computing, Sciences and Business. This qualification gives students a wide choice of progression options into further study, training or relevant employment.