Information Technology

What does the qualification cover?

Cambridge Technicals in IT L3 (equivalent to one A-Level)

This course provides excellent preparation for higher study and employment in the field of Information Technology. The increasing importance of Information Technologies means there will be a growing demand for professionals who are qualified in this area.

Unit 1: Fundamentals of IT

A sound understanding of IT technologies and practices is essential for IT professionals. Information learnt in this unit will create a solid foundation in the fundamentals of hardware, networks, software, the ethical use of computers and how businesses use IT.

Unit 2: Global Information

This unit will provide students with a greater understanding of how organisations use information sources both internally and externally and the types of information they will encounter.

Unit 5: Virtual and Augmented Reality

Virtual Reality is a simulated environment that is intended to replicate the physical experience of being in places in the real or imagined worlds, by giving the user sensory experiences that match those which would be experienced were the user actually in that environment. Augmented Reality is the process of changing the user’s view of the real world in order to give them an improved, or more detailed view of what they are seeing. This unit supports the development of skills, knowledge and understanding relevant to a job role in the areas of 3D modelling, digital transformation and even the film and games industry.

Unit 13: Social Media and Digital Marketing

The use of social media has increased massively over recent years and is now a world-wide phenomenon. This unit looks at social media and digital marketing as a concept and offers students the opportunity to explore the possible impacts, both positive and negative, that may be generated by the use of social media as a digital marketing tool.

Unit 17: Internet of Everything (IOE)

Internet of Everything (IOE) This unit is about the use of the Internet and how it is impacting people and society. You will learn about smart devices and how they are developed e.g. Alexa, smart apps, smart bulbs, smart cameras, smart CCTV, smart watches, smart lights, smart tv etc. You will design your own smart product as well.

All learners are supported by the following:

· After school clubs available and online tracking so students can continually monitor their own progress

· 6 purpose built I.T. suites and 2 I.T. pods, all equipped with 30 brand new computers and new computing equipment such as, VR headsets, laptops and headsets etc.

· The latest industry standard software including MS Office 365, Adobe software suite and VR/AR/MR App development software e.g. XR+ (Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality/Mixed Reality)

· Student also have access to Microsoft Office 365, which includes all Microsoft software and their own One Drive account (online cloud storage) so they can access their files from home, complete their work online and upload assignments

If you would like an interesting, interactive and engaging choice of topics, then this course is for you.

Further details can be obtained from Mr Bargery in C101.