Presentation Title runs here l 00/00/000 Thinking of studying a BTEC in Information and Creative Technology?

Could you be the next…Martha Lane Fox? Information and Creative Technology 1 Martha Lane Fox CBE, co-founded Lastminute.com Lastminute.com was sold for £577m in 2005 Government's Digital Inclusion Champion to make the British public more computer literate I don't think you can be a proper citizen of our society in the future if you are not engaged online. Martha Lane Fox

Thinking of studying a BTEC in Information and Creative Technology? In this presentation you’ll find 2 Working in the this sector The skills and knowledge you need What you’ll learn studying a BTEC Why choose a BTEC? Recognised by universities and employers Your journey through education Succeed with BTEC A ‘real world’ approach to learning Where can BTEC take you My story … Mehreen Rana, Outstanding BTEC IT Student of the Year Your career choices with a BTEC Who can help me? Ask your teacher and find out more

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Working in the Information and Creative Technology sector The Skills you need 4 Alongside your digital skills, you’ll need: Understanding customers needs when developing products Designing and producing a digital portfolio Presenting ideas in a variety of written and verbal ways Business skills Creative skills Communication skills

BTEC Information and Creative Technology What you’ll learn 5 BTEC in Information and Communication Technology teaches the knowledge and skills you need to work in the industry Understanding the online world and the impact it has on business, social networking and online security Developing technical skills by learning about hardware, software, networking and data and the relationship between them all Independent and team work skills working on a range of different projects

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Why choose BTEC? 5 reasons 7 Recognised by schools, colleges, universities and employers Progress to further education, training and employment Practical, real-world approach to learning Assessment happens throughout the course Present your work in a variety of ways 5

Your journey through education and training 8 BTEC Firsts can be studied as part of a broad and balanced curriculum, either alongside GCSE or as part of a Study Programme. After completing a BTEC First, learners can go on to study BTEC Nationals, A levels or a combination of the two. Qualification Map BTEC Entry 3/Level 1 BTEC FirstsGCSE Levels 1 & 2 (Key Stage 4) BTEC NationalsA Levels (GCE) Level 3 (Key Stage 5) DiDA Further Education Higher Education BTEC Apprenticeships Employment

Succeed with BTEC 9 Taking a level 2 BTEC alongside five GCSEs adds 5.9 % more to earning power than just taking GCSEs. Every year over 100,000 BTEC students successfully apply to university in the UK. BTEC can boost your lifetime earnings by up to £92,000. Source: Statistics taken from Returns to BTEC Vocational Qualifications, London Economics (October 2010)

A ‘real world’ approach to learning 10 BTECs let you present your work in a way that suits your style and makes the best of what you produce Taking part in professional discussions Designing and producing an online digital portfolio Giving verbal and visual presentations Planning and developing a prototype With BTEC, you'll be assessed throughout the course, on a range of assignments, rather than in one final exam

Where can BTEC take you? 3

Outstanding BTEC IT Student Mehreen Rana 12 Mehreen Rana Where next for Mehreen? Studying for a BTEC Extended National Diploma in IT Going to Kings College, London, where to study Computer Science BTEC Experience Working independently and as part of a team Developing technical skills Inspiration for future career

BTEC Information and Creative opens doors to careers as Software Engineer Computer Animator Graphic Designer Help Desk Support Manager

Who can help me? 4

Talk to your teacher to find out more about BTEC in Information and Creative Technology 15