Computer Appreciation (Introduction)

Assessment

Students will complete two mandatory units: • Unit 1: Fundamentals of IT to acquire a sound understanding of IT technologies and practises. Information learnt in this unit will create a solid foundation in the fundamentals of hardware, networks, software, the ethical use of computers and how businesses use IT. • Unit 2: Global IT to appreciate the uses of IT in the public domain, globally, in the cloud and across the Internet, by individuals and organisations. Students will then focus on: • Unit 3: Cyber Security to enable students to gain knowledge and understanding of the range of threats, vulnerabilities and risks that impact on both individuals and organisations. • Unit 8: Project Management to use various project planning tools and techniques, helping you to become a more effective member of any workplace. The skills in this module will help you with any IT related project. This module includes a project to be completed by the student. • Unit 9: Product Development to prepare you to undertake product development activities in the workplace. You will learn about different design methodologies and the role of the development lifecycle. This module includes a project to be completed by the student.