Studying IT prepares you to use a variety of software packages which are common in all lines of work. You will also develop an understanding of how advances in technology affect everyone. By studying a range of software packages during this course you will have the skills to use any software package effectively. This course also supports creative and logical thinking which can be used in any other subject. UNIT 1 – Fundamentals of IT This mandatory unit will help you develop your understanding and prepare to study real systems, hardware and software. You will study components of computers and how they are used in industry. UNIT 2 – Global Information This unit explains how information is held and used by different types of users. You will learn about how organisations use internal and external sources of data and the types of data and information that may be found. You will study the importance of good management of data and information and the impact that this can have on the ability of organisations to compete with one another. UNIT 3 – Cyber Security You will learn about what cyber security is, the threats that users and systems face, the ways in which you can protect yourself and your systems from harm and other cybersecurity issues. This is a mandatory unit for this qualification. Plus additional units in Year 13: • Product development • Advanced website design skills • Internet of everything You will learn how businesses connect through the internet and produce a new innovation using latest connection methods
• We have a minimum entry requirement of grade 4 in both Maths and English Language. Additional subject entry requirements for each subject are listed below. There may be some flexibility around these. • English can be either Literature or Language unless specifically stated. • At least a grade 4 in English and Maths
3 exams Mandatory Units 1 to 3 (70%) and 2 coursework units from above (30%).
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Myton Road, Warwick, CV34 6PJ |
Studying IT prepares you to use a variety of software packages which are common in all lines of work. You will also develop an understanding of how advances in technology affect everyone. By studying a range of software packages during this course you will have the skills to use any software package effectively. This course also supports creative and logical thinking which can be used in any other subject. UNIT 1 – Fundamentals of IT This mandatory unit will help you develop your understanding and prepare to study real systems, hardware and software. You will study components of computers and how they are used in industry. UNIT 2 – Global Information This unit explains how information is held and used by different types of users. You will learn about how organisations use internal and external sources of data and the types of data and information that may be found. You will study the importance of good management of data and information and the impact that this can have on the ability of organisations to compete with one another. UNIT 3 – Cyber Security You will learn about what cyber security is, the threats that users and systems face, the ways in which you can protect yourself and your systems from harm and other cybersecurity issues. This is a mandatory unit for this qualification. Plus additional units in Year 13: • Product development • Advanced website design skills • Internet of everything You will learn how businesses connect through the internet and produce a new innovation using latest connection methods
• We have a minimum entry requirement of grade 4 in both Maths and English Language. Additional subject entry requirements for each subject are listed below. There may be some flexibility around these. • English can be either Literature or Language unless specifically stated. • At least a grade 4 in English and Maths
3 exams Mandatory Units 1 to 3 (70%) and 2 coursework units from above (30%).