Computer Appreciation (Introduction)

Course summary

This course prepares learners for employment in the IT sector, progression into IT related apprenticeships or to support further study in Higher Education. In Year 13 you will advance the skills you gained in Year 12 to achieve your chosen Diploma qualification following the IT Infrastructure Technician pathway. This will enable you to move from Key Stage 5 into Higher Education or the workplace. The qualification is supported by employers and professional bodies including British Telecom, CISCO, IBM, Digital Assess and CompTIA; so you will be sure to have the skills and knowledge that universities and employers demand. Y13: Single Option: For learners who successfully completed a Level 3 OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate in IT in Y12, the opportunity to take the Level 3 OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate and Introductory Diploma in IT. This qualification is equivalent to one A Level. Double Option: For learners who successfully completed a Level 3 OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in IT in Y12, the opportunity to take the Level 3 OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate and Introductory Diploma in IT. This qualification is equivalent to two A Levels, giving you the opportunity to increase the breadth and depth of your knowledge, skills and understanding.