Computer Appreciation (Introduction)
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College - County Durham
01388603246
Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JT
Course summary

What will we study? There are 5 units you will study. Two of these are external exams and 3 units are project-style coursework. Unit 1 - Fundamentals of ICT (exam) in this unit you will look at topics including hardware, software, network communications, business IT systems and employability skills. Unit 2 - Global Information (exam) This externally assessed unit covers styles, classification and management of global information, legal and regulatory framework, and principles of information security. Unit 5 - Virtual and Augmented Reality (coursework) - You will explore the uses of virtual and augmented reality, creating your own product. Unit 9 - Project Development (coursework) - This unit will involve following the systems life cycle to design, create and test a website. Unit 13 - Social Media and Digital Marketing (coursework)

Entry requirements

5 GCSE's (Above grade C or currently equivalent level 4). Pass or above in CIDA, Nationals ICT or BTEC ICT. Level 5 in Mathematics and English are also desirable.

How you'll be assessed

Two of these are external exams and 3 units are project-style coursework.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWoodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JT