1. 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

2. 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

3. 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.
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4. 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

5. 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