Course information
Computer Appreciation (Introduction)
Morecambe Bay Academy - Lancashire
01524410207
Dallam Avenue, Morecambe, LA4 5BG
Course summary

This qualification is not just about being able to use computers. Employers have stated that they need people who are able to help them develop their systems or the systems for their customers, use IT as a tool to analyse data, and develop applications. Therefore, this qualification is designed to give learners a range of specialist knowledge and transferable skills in the context of applied IT, providing them with the opportunity to enter an apprenticeship, move directly into employment, or progress to a related Higher Education (HE) course.

Entry requirements

Grade 4 in I Media or Computer Science.

How you'll be assessed

Fundamentals of ICT: 1 hour and 30 minutes written paper. - Information learned in this unit will provide a solid foundation in the fundamentals of hardware, networks, software, the ethical use of computers, and how business uses IT. Global Information Systems: 1 hour and 30 minutes written paper. - This unit will provide students with a greater understanding of how organizations use information sources both internally and externally and the types of information they will encounter. Mobile Technology: Non-exam assessment - Broadens student knowledge and understanding of the wider potential of mobile technologies and their consequences to people and businesses. Social Media Marketing: Non-exam assessment - Looks at digital marketing as a concept and then offers students the opportunity to explore the possible impacts, both positive and negative, which may be generated by the use of social media as a digital marketing tool.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityLancashire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressDallam Avenue, Morecambe, LA4 5BG