IT (Single)

Course summary

An AAQ is a 2-year vocational course, equivalent to one A level. It is studied alongside two other A level courses. Students will learn about the use and management of IT facilities in a variety of different work-related contexts. Course Outline: The qualification has four mandatory units covering the following topics: Unit 1: Information Technology Systems (Externally Assessed): Information technology systems, including the relationship between software and hardware, and the issues related to IT systems Unit 2: Cyber Security and Incident Management (Externally Assessed): Types of cyber security attacks, the vulnerabilities in networked systems and how to plan and respond to attacks. Unit 3: Website Development (Internally Assessed): The development tools, techniques and processes used in website development and how to test usability, functionality and fitness for purpose. Unit 4: Relational Database Development (Internally Assessed): Structure of data, data design and database management systems (DBMS).