Entry Level Certificate

What will I study at Key stage 4?

You will need to complete four units:

Externally-Set Assessment Tasks 50 % of total marks Compulsory Unit plus 1 Core unit
Compulsory Unit : Unit 1- Using Word Processing Software	Externally-Set Assessment Tasks . 50% of total marks
Core Unit 2 Using a Database
Core Unit 3 Using Control Language Software
Core Unit 4 Using a Spreadsheet
Teacher Devised Assessment Tasks 50% of total marks
Unit 5 Data, Information and Information Systems	Candidates must submit evidence for two further units. This can be based on either or both of the remaining Core Units and/or on any of the Optional Units 5 - 11
Unit 6 Using Presentation Software
Unit 7 Using the Internet
Unit 8 Using Graphics Software
Unit 9 Using Digital Imaging Software and Hardware
Unit 10 Using Electronic Communications
Unit 11 Information and Communications Technology and its Effects on Society

What assessments will I do?

Each unit has a number of assignments, which you are required to complete to produce a portfolio of evidence. There is no exam for this particular course it is entirely coursework based. However, it must be noted that it requires students to work consistently across the two years of the course, leaving work until the end is not a successful strategy!

Why should I do ICT?

The course provides the essential ICT based skills required to support your work at school and for the future. All students need to be ICT competent for life and work in the 21st century.

What courses or employment can I progress to at the end of my course?

Students gaining an entry level certificate in ICT will then have access to further ICT courses within school or in Further Education. You will use a variety of skills throughout the course, including collecting, interpreting data, communicating your findings in different ways, and identifying and developing links between the different parts of the subject. These skills are in great demand and are highly valued by employers and Further Education.