BTEC IT is a broad and varied course that offers a range of opportunities for students to develop an understanding of Information Technology and it’s uses in the business environment. In year 12, students will study social media for business, an exciting project that explores the use of social media by businesses by looking at case studies of organisations who have built their success using social media and undertaking practical tasks that demonstrate the impact that effective use of social media can have on a project. The coursework assignment pairs students with local businesses, where they develop a 3-4 post social media campaign which will increase customer engagement for the organisation. In the past students have worked with The Mere, Cheshire Boats and Eurwarm. Year 12 also offers students the opportunity to develop their understanding or relational database systems. A part of managing information systems, students learn the skill required to create a logical database structure while gaining the hands on, practical experience of create database systems for a range of businesses. In year 13, students develop knowledge of a range of different elements of IT including hardware, software, network development and the moral and ethical implications of the IT systems we use today. Students advance their written skills while cultivating an understanding of how IT impacts both businesses and individuals around the world. Year 13 brings further opportunity to work alongside local businesses, our website development unit will allow students to foster their understanding of the fundamentals of website development while developing the practical skills needed to create interactive business websites. Working with a local business, students will design, develop and create a fully functional business webpage that incorporates a range of useful features such as customer contact forms.
Social Media for Business- Coursework, 90 Guided Learning Hours. Creating Systems to Manage Information- Controlled Assessment, 90 Guided Learning Hours. Information Technology Systems- Written Exam- 90 Guided Learning Hours. Website Development- Coursework, 60 Guided Learning Hours.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Monarch Drive, Northwich, CW9 8AF |
BTEC IT is a broad and varied course that offers a range of opportunities for students to develop an understanding of Information Technology and it’s uses in the business environment. In year 12, students will study social media for business, an exciting project that explores the use of social media by businesses by looking at case studies of organisations who have built their success using social media and undertaking practical tasks that demonstrate the impact that effective use of social media can have on a project. The coursework assignment pairs students with local businesses, where they develop a 3-4 post social media campaign which will increase customer engagement for the organisation. In the past students have worked with The Mere, Cheshire Boats and Eurwarm. Year 12 also offers students the opportunity to develop their understanding or relational database systems. A part of managing information systems, students learn the skill required to create a logical database structure while gaining the hands on, practical experience of create database systems for a range of businesses. In year 13, students develop knowledge of a range of different elements of IT including hardware, software, network development and the moral and ethical implications of the IT systems we use today. Students advance their written skills while cultivating an understanding of how IT impacts both businesses and individuals around the world. Year 13 brings further opportunity to work alongside local businesses, our website development unit will allow students to foster their understanding of the fundamentals of website development while developing the practical skills needed to create interactive business websites. Working with a local business, students will design, develop and create a fully functional business webpage that incorporates a range of useful features such as customer contact forms.
Social Media for Business- Coursework, 90 Guided Learning Hours. Creating Systems to Manage Information- Controlled Assessment, 90 Guided Learning Hours. Information Technology Systems- Written Exam- 90 Guided Learning Hours. Website Development- Coursework, 60 Guided Learning Hours.