This course is designed to offer students an opportunity to undertake high-quality, employment-related learning with a focus on Information and Computing Technologies. Students who are considering this course should have an interest in how computers work, how technology can help to solve world problems, software development, cyber security, website and mobile app design, and social media. Students will develop the skills and understanding that they will find useful in a career in the IT and Computer Science industries, preparing them for progression to Higher Education, employment, or apprenticeships. The course has been designed to offer a variety of pathways into ICT including cyber security, programming, game design, web design, digital marketing, and digital graphics. The course offers a wide range of units covering core areas of IT such as digital devices, networking, databases, and cyber security, alongside a number of digital production units where students will produce a website, a mobile app, a video game, a social media campaign, and digital graphics. All students must complete a relevant work placement during the course.
At least 4-5 GCSEs graded 9-4 including English or Maths.
Students will undertake one paper-based exam, and 3 other practical externally assessed assignments. The remainder of the course is assessed internally using work-based scenarios.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Penland Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 2JG |
This course is designed to offer students an opportunity to undertake high-quality, employment-related learning with a focus on Information and Computing Technologies. Students who are considering this course should have an interest in how computers work, how technology can help to solve world problems, software development, cyber security, website and mobile app design, and social media. Students will develop the skills and understanding that they will find useful in a career in the IT and Computer Science industries, preparing them for progression to Higher Education, employment, or apprenticeships. The course has been designed to offer a variety of pathways into ICT including cyber security, programming, game design, web design, digital marketing, and digital graphics. The course offers a wide range of units covering core areas of IT such as digital devices, networking, databases, and cyber security, alongside a number of digital production units where students will produce a website, a mobile app, a video game, a social media campaign, and digital graphics. All students must complete a relevant work placement during the course.
At least 4-5 GCSEs graded 9-4 including English or Maths.
Students will undertake one paper-based exam, and 3 other practical externally assessed assignments. The remainder of the course is assessed internally using work-based scenarios.