This course is designed for learners who are interested in an introduction to the study of creating IT systems to manage and share information, investigate the use of social media in business context and investigate and develop their skills in designing and creating webpages to meet specific business requirements. This qualification is a Level 3 qualification graded from P to D*. (Pass, Merit, Distinction, Distinction *), and is the equivalent in terms of UCAS point to a standard A level GCE course.
Centre requirements
This qualification consists of 4 units as follows: Unit 1: Information Technology Systems (2 hours written exam - Externally Assessed) Information technology (IT) systems have a significant role in the world around us and play a part in almost everything we do. Having a sound understanding of how to effectively select and use appropriate IT systems will benefit you personally and professionally. You will explore the relationships between the hardware and software that form an IT system, and the way that systems work individually and together, as well as the relationship between the user and the system. You will examine issues related to the use of IT systems and the impact that they have on organisations and individuals. Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information (5 hours Controlled Assessment Tasks to complete on the computer - Externally Assessed) In order to produce information to support business processes relational databases are widely used to manage and process data. From the smallest in-house systems to stock control systems for large online retailers, databases are repositories of information that are a significant part of organisational operating requirements. In this unit you will examine a given scenario and develop an effective design solution to produce a database system. You will then test your solution to ensure that it works correctly. Finally, you will evaluate each stage of the development process and the effectiveness of your database solution. Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business (Coursework Unit - Internally Assessed) You will explore different social media websites, the ways in which they can be used and the potential pitfalls when using them for business purposes. You will develop a plan to use social media strategies for business purposes to achieve specific aims and objectives. You will then implement the plan, developing and posting content and interacting with others. Finally, you will collect data on the business use of social media and review the effectiveness of your efforts. Unit 4: Website Development (Coursework Unit - Internally Assessed) In this unit, you will review existing websites – commenting on their overall design and effectiveness. You will use scripting languages such as Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and JavaScript® and a simple text editor, or rapid application development tools. Finally, you will reflect on the website design and functionality using a testing and review process.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Copleston Road, Ipswich, IP4 5HD |
This course is designed for learners who are interested in an introduction to the study of creating IT systems to manage and share information, investigate the use of social media in business context and investigate and develop their skills in designing and creating webpages to meet specific business requirements. This qualification is a Level 3 qualification graded from P to D*. (Pass, Merit, Distinction, Distinction *), and is the equivalent in terms of UCAS point to a standard A level GCE course.
Centre requirements
This qualification consists of 4 units as follows: Unit 1: Information Technology Systems (2 hours written exam - Externally Assessed) Information technology (IT) systems have a significant role in the world around us and play a part in almost everything we do. Having a sound understanding of how to effectively select and use appropriate IT systems will benefit you personally and professionally. You will explore the relationships between the hardware and software that form an IT system, and the way that systems work individually and together, as well as the relationship between the user and the system. You will examine issues related to the use of IT systems and the impact that they have on organisations and individuals. Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information (5 hours Controlled Assessment Tasks to complete on the computer - Externally Assessed) In order to produce information to support business processes relational databases are widely used to manage and process data. From the smallest in-house systems to stock control systems for large online retailers, databases are repositories of information that are a significant part of organisational operating requirements. In this unit you will examine a given scenario and develop an effective design solution to produce a database system. You will then test your solution to ensure that it works correctly. Finally, you will evaluate each stage of the development process and the effectiveness of your database solution. Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business (Coursework Unit - Internally Assessed) You will explore different social media websites, the ways in which they can be used and the potential pitfalls when using them for business purposes. You will develop a plan to use social media strategies for business purposes to achieve specific aims and objectives. You will then implement the plan, developing and posting content and interacting with others. Finally, you will collect data on the business use of social media and review the effectiveness of your efforts. Unit 4: Website Development (Coursework Unit - Internally Assessed) In this unit, you will review existing websites – commenting on their overall design and effectiveness. You will use scripting languages such as Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and JavaScript® and a simple text editor, or rapid application development tools. Finally, you will reflect on the website design and functionality using a testing and review process.