Download
1 / 19
E N D
Opportunities Information Communication Technology can not only lead to further study at university on any number of courses, but is also an excellent launching pad into employment. Businesses embracing ICT are looking for qualified employees to help lead the way into the next century and the ICT A level prepares students for this world of work. Students taking an A level in Information communication Technology are offered the chance to become Information Communication Technology Support Prefects. This involves helping students throughout the school with I.C.T. problems and providing support within the Study Centre.
The Assessment The overall aim of these courses is to encourage candidates to develop an understanding of the fundamentals of ICT and to provide the knowledge and skills suitable for participation in an evolving information based society. These courses provide a focus to develop these skills whilst ensuring that candidates acquire a sound knowledge of ICT. Candidates are given the opportunity to develop interpersonal, academic and technical skills which will help them to meet career challenges in the future. The ICT AS/Advanced GCE courses reflect the need to develop skills and attitudes that increase candidates' abilities to address the social and ethical issues of technological advancements. Information Communication Technology is a very practical subject and the skills learned and developed can help with all parts of the curriculum.
Past A Levels In the past, we have had many students coming up from GCSE ICT with great confidence, feeling they have a great knowledge of the subject and think A Level will be a walk in the park. However, this is not the case. The A Level ICT course is leaps and bounds different to the GCSE course in the way that it is much harder and more complex. This presentation is designed to help you make the right, informed decision, because we want you coming into our A Level course next year feeling confident of your choice and happy that you have no regrets.
Why take ICT? Why choose A Level ICT "My name is Daisy Hooper; I am a Year 13 student studying ICT. The main reason I wanted to study ICT further than GCSE was the fact that I had a real interest in the subject matter - we now encounter ICT everyday of our lives and it is only going to increase so I didn’t want to be one of the ones left behind! I also wanted to know how to work and operate certain computers and the programmes within them. The fact that I got an ‘A’ at GCSE ICT gave me the confidence to really tackle the course, however it by no means meant it was easy. ICT at AS is hard and a subject that can take up a lot of your time and effort - but I think it is worthwhile, which is why I decided to carry it on to A2. Speaking from my own experience, ICT is a subject that is rewarding in many ways; when you find something hard to tackle and when you finally get that ‘light bulb moment’ it is truly brilliant! Daisy Hooper - September 2009
Compatibility Information Communication Technology is a very practical subject and the skills learned and developed can help with all parts of the curriculum. Complementary subjects are Design and Technology, Media Studies and Business Studies, however, ICT fits into any range of subjects students may choose as ICT is now the technology we use day-to-day in ordinary life.
Entry Requirements Must have Grade B in GCSE Mathematics in addition to scoring a merit with at least 380 points. Intermediate GNVQ ICT or GCSE grade B in ICT.
Why take ICT? Information Communication Technology is the driving force behind many changes in today's society. Students at Hayes are encouraged to keep up to date with changes happening throughout the world, and research and understand these advances in technology. Universities are looking more and more to students to conduct their degree course electronically and ICT prepares students for this as well as skills for the business world. The most important consideration when embarking on the ICT course is an interest in the developments around the world as a result of ICT. Click here to see what a current A Level students thinks of her choice
Hayes Sixth Form In many ways the Sixth Form is Hayes School’s crowning glory. It is the culmination of 7 years of schooling and the bridge to university, further education or careers that would not be accessible without the qualifications obtained during the 1 or 2 year courses. Hayes Sixth Form has approximately 400 students comprising of the 75% of students who stay on from Year 11 and the large number who transfer to the Sixth Form from other schools.
Hayes Sixth Form Both groups are attracted by the reputation for academic success, the large number and great variety of courses on offer and the exciting social activities and opportunities that Hayes Sixth Form offers. Hayes Sixth Form offers the opportunity for young people to study, socialise and develop in a structured and caring environment. Greater freedom is matched with the expectation of increased responsibility. Progress is monitored and shared with the students and their parents. We believe this is the environment and structure where students can achieve their potential and develop the study and social skills required for Higher Education and the world of work.
Hayes Sixth Form Ultimately it is the quality of teaching and learning which distinguishes our Sixth Form and we are proud of the success academically and personally of the young men and women who, when they leave our Sixth Form, are in a far stronger position to make success of their lives and contribute to the world they live in. For more information visit: http://www.hayes.bromley.sch.uk/6thForm.html For the application form, CLICK HERE
Aims of Course The overall aim of these courses is to encourage candidates to develop an understanding of the fundamentals of ICT and to provide the knowledge and skills suitable for participation in an evolving information based society. These courses provide a focus to develop these skills whilst ensuring that candidates acquire a sound knowledge of ICT. Candidates are given the opportunity to develop interpersonal, academic and technical skills which will help them to meet career challenges in the future. The ICT AS/Advanced GCE courses reflect the need to develop skills and attitudes that increase candidates' abilities to address the social and ethical issues of technological advancements.
Course Content Module 1 – Computer Systems, Programming and Networking Concepts The contents of this module include: • Computer systems • Programming • Information and Data Representation • Communication and Networking
Course Content Module 2 – Principles of Hardware, Software and Applications The contents of this module include: • Applications and Effects • Files and databases • Operating Systems • Hardware Devices
Course Content Module 3 – Practical Systems Development A practical exercise will be set by AQA and published each year in the specification document. The exercise will be different each year but will always be based on the content of Modules 1, 2 and 3. The exercise will require candidates to demonstrate at least two of the skills of: • analysing • designing • implementing • testing • evaluating • using appropriate software.
Course Content Module 4 - Processing and Programming Techniques The contents of this module include further detail on: • Machine Level Structure • Programming Concepts • Machine operation and Assembly Language • Data Representation in Computers • Operating Systems • Development
Course Content Module 5 – Advanced System development The contents of this module include further details on: • Applications and Effects • Files and databases • Systems Development • Hardware Devices • Networking • Project
Course Content Module 6 - The Practical Project The centre-assessed project enables a candidate to demonstrate the ability of drawing together knowledge, understanding and skills from all areas of the specification. In particular the project will test the skills of analysing, designing, implementing, testing and evaluating systems in undertaking a task, in depth, over an extended period of time. It involves the organisation and presentation of a report that summarises the work carried out, including an evaluation of this work by the candidate. The project report should be about 4000 words in length.
