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OCR |
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| What is the content of the course? |
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The content covers the principles of problem solving using ICT and a range of applications,
and the effects of their use. The content goes on to cover communications technology, user
interfaces, distributed systems, systems analysis and design and methods of implementation,
testing and documentation. |
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| What skills will I need? |
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No previous knowledge of ICT is assumed, although the specifications develop the aims of
GCSE specifications in Information and Communication Technology by enhancing and
broadening the range and the understanding of the capabilities of applications and information
systems studied. The use of a range of tools and techniques is required, to solve more
extensive and more complex problems. |
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| Method of assessment |
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The Advanced Subsidiary GCE forms 50% of the assessment weighting of the full Advanced
GCE. Advanced Subsidiary GCE is assessed at a standard between GCSE and Advanced
GCE and can be taken as a stand-alone qualification or as the first part of the full Advanced
GCE course.
Assessment is by means of three Units of Assessment for Advanced Subsidiary GCE and
six Units of Assessment for Advanced GCE.
AS GCE Candidates take Units 2512, 2513 and 2514.
Advanced GCE Candidates take Units 2512, 2513, 2514, 2515, 2516 and 2517. |
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| Higher Education |
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There are now many different types of degree courses in ICT and computing at many levels leading to a variety of careers. These increase in variety and scope every year and include:
Compuing Forensics, Games programming, Computer Animation, Information Technology, Nework Design, Multi-Media and Web Applications, Database Administration and Management, Business Computing, Music and Web Development. |
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