The A level ICT course offers students the opportunity to:

• Understand the wider implications surrounding the use of ICT
• Extend their knowledge of ICT systems and data manipulation
• Provide quality ICT based solutions to a range of problems
• Develop an awareness of developments in technology
• Develop personal learning and thinking skills

At AS, the two units are complementary and are concerned with applying ICT to solve problems and the study of the opportunities for and affects of using ICT in the world today. Students will have the opportunity to put into practice a wide range of software and hardware to create solutions to solve problems.

Unit 1 - Practical Problem Solving in the Digital World

• Practical use of ICT – identifying, designing, producing, testing, documenting & evaluating solutions. You will be creating a piece of sample coursework that the examination will ask questions on
• Data entry, storage, output of information, use of software, current health & safety legislation

Question Paper is 1 hour 30 minutes 50% of total AS marks, 25% of total A Level marks.

Unit 2 - Living in a Digital World

• ICT systems, their components, uses, safety and security
• Data and information, data transfer, backup and recovery

Question Paper is 1 hour 30 minutes 50% of total AS marks, 25% of total A Level marks.

At A2, students study the concepts associated with the use of ICT in the 21st century. They also have opportunities for acquiring skills needed in the IT profession such as co-operative working and project management.

Unit 3 - The use of ICT in the Digital World

• Information and systems in organisations, system development
• Management of ICT, policies, backup and maintenance

Question paper is 2 hours and 30% of total A level marks

Unit 4: Practical Issues Involved in the Use of ICT in the Digital World

• Development of a website for a purpose defined by a client to include written documentation.

20% of total A level marks.