Welcome to BTEC ICT By the end of this course you will: Learn a combination of practical ICT skills to for use in the real world Develop an understanding of IT systems used to Manage Information Analysis and design data models to help in business decision making

BTEC ICT: Course content You will study... Overview Example topics: In Year 12 Information Technology Systems Impact of IT systems Digital devices in IT systems Data Modelling Design and develop data models to meet client requirements In Year 13 Database development Create systems to manage information for client needs Social Media in business Plan and produce a business related social media plan

BTEC ICT: Assessment Exam board: Assessment: Percentage: Detail: Examination 120 Credits 1 x examination which can be attempted twice Coursework 240 Credits 3 x internal assessed units. Please see above logos for all other exam boards to personalise for your course

BTEC ICT: Requirements Which skills are needed? Course requirements General College entry requirements Which skills are needed? Numerical and non-numerical data analysis skills Application skills to relate real world events Essay writing ability General interested in the development of new technologies Expectations and workload Assessments due each half term through the academic year 1-2 homework assignments completed per week High level of independent reading to support classroom learning

BTEC ICT: Further information 2015/6 Course Performance 100% P-D rate on old syllabus 2015/6 Example student destination(s) Software Development, Manchester University Department contact details Mr C Hudson chudson@toothillschool.co.uk 01949 863 072