Subject Intent: Why IT (BTEC)?
IT will allow learners to progress through a variety of units that develop in depth theoretical knowledge of digital applications. The course is an ideal stepping stone between education
and employment within the IT sector as students have the opportunity to develop practical application of theory that replicates industry standards.
Students will have a strong understanding of how IT supports the function of business and product development whilst meeting the needs of clients and employers alike.
The skills that students develop whilst studying IT prepare them for a range of employment opportunities within the fast growing digital employment market.
What will I study?
The course will include:
- Information Technology Systems (exam)
- Creating Systems to Manage Information (set task).
- Cyber Security and Incident Management (set task).
- Social Media in Business (coursework).
- Programming (coursework).
- IT Project Management (coursework).
- Data Modelling (coursework).
- IT Technical Support (coursework).
What are lessons like in this subject?
A range of teaching and learning methods are employed on this course, from teacher-led lecture style lessons to paired and group activity work, practical activities and workshop style evidence gathering sessions. Industry standard software, such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, is available as well as specialist virtual box software, and build computers and networking components for the practical work.
What our
students
This course is truly interesting and explores the different parts of IT such as networking, software and hardware. This is a great course for someone who is interested in the fine details of IT and not just the basics.
Niks Lecko, Kettlethorpe High School
