AS/A2 ICT

The programme followed is CCEA A-level ICT. This consists of the following four modules, two modules completed in Year 13 and two in Year 14.

Internally assessed coursework forms a large part of the course (50% of the AS-level and 50% of the A2 level)

Year 13 Modules

Unit AS1 : Components of ICT (Assessed by examination)
Unit AS2 : Developing ICT Solutions (2 practical coursework tasks)

The coursework tasks include the development of one multimedia solution and one data processing solution.

Year 14 Modules

Unit A21 : Information Systems (Assessed by examination)
Unit A22 : Approaches to Systems Development (1 coursework task)

ICT Resources
KS3 ICT
GCSE ICT
AS/A2 ICT
Applied A-level ICT
ICT Introduction

AS and Advanced Level ICT are taught so that candidates should be able to:

• describe a wide range of uses of ICT;

• understand the impact of ICT with respect to legal, moral, social, health and safety and environmental issues;

• describe the components of a Management Information system (MIS);

• describe the factors influencing user interface design;

• describe the features of standard generic application software and explain how to select and use them for a range of tasks;

• understand the need for, and the use of, different forms of data organisation and processing to support the information requirements of a particular application;

• describe and explain the systematic development of effective solutions to problems;

• identify, define, investigate and analyse a problem situation;

• identify needs, opportunities and potential benefits arising from the use of information and communication technology;

• analyse a problem and identify the areas that are appropriate for a computer based solution;

• select, justify and tailor appropriate application software to carry out successful implementation of the design;

• design and implement effective solutions using appropriate hardware and software;

• test information technology solutions against appropriate criteria;

• specify procedures for control, security, installation and maintenance of the system;

• prepare detailed user documentation and assess the effectiveness of the solution.

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