This course is taught across 2 years with 2 modules completed each year, 1 externally assessed and 1 internally assessed. You will have 2 teachers for this course. Unit 1 Information Technology Systems: This unit is all about the role of computers in our personal and business lives. You will learn about how to select systems that meet specific needs to maximize the benefits of using computers. You will also look at how to ensure that data is kept secure and that relevant legislation keeps us safe. Unit 2 Creating Systems to Manage Information: This unit will see you develop practical skills in databases. You will learn about how and why data is stored. Microsoft Access is used to design, build, and interrogate databases. Unit 3 Using Social Media in Business: In this unit, you will look at the current Social Media platforms and learn about the features and benefits of each. You will begin to see how they can be used to benefit businesses but also what the pitfalls are. Your knowledge will be used to build a Social Media campaign for a local business. Unit 4 Data Modelling: This unit looks at how modeling software can be used to solve problems. You will learn about how effective decision-making can help to make businesses and individuals more successful. You will learn skills in formulae, functions, and charts in Excel. You will design and build a data model to solve a specific problem and interrogate the model to make recommendations. This course leads to valuable employability skills in IT. The problem-solving skills that you develop would support any future pathway. Social Media in Business would be beneficial for students who are interested in Business, Management, or Social Media careers. These could be pursued through University study or Apprenticeships. Our past BTEC IT students have gone on to pursue careers in Computing, IT, Fashion, Game Design, Networking, and Engineering through degrees and apprenticeships.
Entrance into Sixth Form is based upon achieving an average point score of 4 in your best five subjects. Where a student has studied GCSE or BTEC in a subject they would like to study in Sixth Form, it is recommended that a Grade 5 (equivalent) or above is achieved.
Unit 1 Information Technology Systems: Externally assessed through a written examination worth 40% of the final grade. Unit 2 Creating Systems to Manage Information: Externally assessed through a practical examination and is worth 20% of the final grade. Unit 3 Using Social Media in Business is internally assessed through a portfolio of tasks that are worth 20% of the final grade. Unit 4 Data Modelling: This unit is internally assessed through a portfolio and is worth 20% of the final grade.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Erdington Road, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0RN |
This course is taught across 2 years with 2 modules completed each year, 1 externally assessed and 1 internally assessed. You will have 2 teachers for this course. Unit 1 Information Technology Systems: This unit is all about the role of computers in our personal and business lives. You will learn about how to select systems that meet specific needs to maximize the benefits of using computers. You will also look at how to ensure that data is kept secure and that relevant legislation keeps us safe. Unit 2 Creating Systems to Manage Information: This unit will see you develop practical skills in databases. You will learn about how and why data is stored. Microsoft Access is used to design, build, and interrogate databases. Unit 3 Using Social Media in Business: In this unit, you will look at the current Social Media platforms and learn about the features and benefits of each. You will begin to see how they can be used to benefit businesses but also what the pitfalls are. Your knowledge will be used to build a Social Media campaign for a local business. Unit 4 Data Modelling: This unit looks at how modeling software can be used to solve problems. You will learn about how effective decision-making can help to make businesses and individuals more successful. You will learn skills in formulae, functions, and charts in Excel. You will design and build a data model to solve a specific problem and interrogate the model to make recommendations. This course leads to valuable employability skills in IT. The problem-solving skills that you develop would support any future pathway. Social Media in Business would be beneficial for students who are interested in Business, Management, or Social Media careers. These could be pursued through University study or Apprenticeships. Our past BTEC IT students have gone on to pursue careers in Computing, IT, Fashion, Game Design, Networking, and Engineering through degrees and apprenticeships.
Entrance into Sixth Form is based upon achieving an average point score of 4 in your best five subjects. Where a student has studied GCSE or BTEC in a subject they would like to study in Sixth Form, it is recommended that a Grade 5 (equivalent) or above is achieved.
Unit 1 Information Technology Systems: Externally assessed through a written examination worth 40% of the final grade. Unit 2 Creating Systems to Manage Information: Externally assessed through a practical examination and is worth 20% of the final grade. Unit 3 Using Social Media in Business is internally assessed through a portfolio of tasks that are worth 20% of the final grade. Unit 4 Data Modelling: This unit is internally assessed through a portfolio and is worth 20% of the final grade.