POST-16 PROSPECTUS UPDATE SEP 11.cdr
POST-16 PROSPECTUS UPDATE SEP 11.cdr
POST-16 PROSPECTUS UPDATE SEP 11.cdr
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OCR LEVEL 3 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN IT<br />
Curriculum Leader: Mrs R Rogerson<br />
The level 3 Cambridge Technicals Diploma in IT is a natural follow on from the level 2 OCR course that all<br />
pupils will have studied at Key Stage 4, however it is NOT a requirement that students should have followed<br />
an optional ICT course at KS4. The assessment is all coursework but students will complete 6 units over 2<br />
years. The course allows for flexibility with the choice of units that make up the qualification that can be<br />
tailored to student's needs and skills and are wholly internally assessed.<br />
There is no AS Level equivalent for this course so it should be treated as a two year course.<br />
Mandatory Units:<br />
Communication and Employment Skills for IT<br />
This unit will equip students to use a variety of communication skills, and provide them with an<br />
understanding of the skills an employer wants and how to adapt the message to their audience.<br />
Information Systems<br />
This unit demonstrates the type of information held in the workplace, how it can be used to gain a<br />
competitive edge and how it must comply with legislation.<br />
Optional Units<br />
In addition the students will complete 4 optional units. These will be chosen depending partly on student<br />
interest we will have topics like website production, interactive media, E-Commerce and Project Planning<br />
plus many more to choose from.<br />
MATHEMATICS<br />
Curriculum Leader: Ms M Lee<br />
Year 12 – AS<br />
Pure Mathematics and Mechanics or Statistics<br />
C1: Core 1 Pure Mathematics<br />
C2: Core 2 Pure Mathematics<br />
Then either S1 (Statistics 1) or M1 (Mechanics 1)<br />
Any student with a good grade B, A or A* will be considered for this course - this must include at least a Grade B in<br />
the final GCSE unit.<br />
Method of Assessment<br />
Assessment is 100% examination with 3 x 1½ hour papers. The first of these is taken in January of Year 12 with<br />
the remaining two taken in June at the end of Year 12.<br />
Year 13 – A2<br />
Mathematics with Mechanics or Statistics<br />
C3: Core 3 Pure Mathematics<br />
C4: Core 4 Pure Mathematics<br />
Together with S2 (Statistics 2) or M2 (Mechanics 2)<br />
Students who successfully pass the AS exam with at least a grade D will complete the full A level course with 3<br />
further modules assessed by 3 x 1½ hour papers taken in January and June of Year 13.<br />
Method of Assessment<br />
3 module papers of 1½ hours each.<br />
Additional Information<br />
Students taking Statistics will cover work on practical statistics and theoretical probability models. It will be useful<br />
for those also taking Geography, Psychology, Business / Economics or Biology.<br />
Students taking Mechanics will cover work on Forces and Motion which will be useful for those taking Physics or<br />
considering a career in Engineering.<br />
Entry requirements<br />
A/A* or grade in GCSE Mathematics. Very high grade B applicants will be considered if they are recommended<br />
by their Mathematics teacher.<br />
OPPORTUNITY AND ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL<br />
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