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Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in IT

at Gateacre School, Liverpool · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Information Technology Systems (Externally assessed) _ You will explore the relationships between the hardware and software that form an IT system, and the way that systems work individually and together, as well as the relationship between the user and the system. You will examine issues related to the use of IT systems and the impact that they have on organisations and individuals. Creating Systems to Manage Information (Externally assessed) - Relational databases are widely used to manage and process data. From the smallest in-house systems to stock control systems for large online retailers, databases are repositories of information that are a significant part of organisational operating requirements. You will examine the structure of data and its origins, and how an efficient data design follows through to an effective and useful database. Using Social Media (Internally assessed) _ You will explore different social media websites (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat) and the ways in which they can be used and the potential pitfalls when using them for business purposes. You will develop a plan to use social media strategies for business purposes to achieve specific aims and objectives. You will then implement the plan, developing and posting content and interacting with others. Finally, you will collect data on the business use of social media and review the effectiveness of your efforts. Data Modelling (Internally assessed) - In this unit, you will investigate the fu

What you need to get on

5 GSCE Grades 4 upwards

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Gateacre School

    Hedgefield Road, Liverpool, L25 2RW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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