Prospectus - Helston Community College

AS/A LEVEL / Exam Board: OCR AS/A LEVEL / Exam Board: OCR
ICT
IS THIS COURSE FOR ME?
You are keen to improve and extend your ICT skills. You will develop a wide range of ICT
skills together with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of ICT. You will be
encouraged to become discerning users of ICT. You enjoy solving problems by using ICT
appropriately. You want to know more about how to use ICT and become more aware of
the wide ranging uses and implications of ICT. You will gain skills that can be transferred
into the business world
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED?
College requirements and if a GCSE ICT
subject was studied a Grade C or above
is expected.
WHAT DOES THE COURSE INVOLVE?
At AS level there are 2 units:
Information, Systems and Applications
includes:
> Data, information, knowledge and
processing
> Software and hardware components of
an information system
> Characteristics of standard applications
software and application areas
> Spreadsheet concepts
> Applications software used for
presentation and communication of data
> The role and impact of ICT - legal, moral
and social issues.
Structured ICT Tasks is assessed
coursework.
Students have the opportunity to develop
their practical ICT skills as they use a variety
of software to design, develop, test and
document.
At A2 level there are a further 2 units
ICT Systems, Applications and
Implications. In this unit students will
gain an understanding of:
> The systems cycle
> Designing computer-based
information systems
> Networks and communication
> Applications of ICT
> Implementing computer-based
information systems and implications of
ICT. ICT Project is assessed on coursework
Candidates explore definition, investigation
and analysis; design; software
development, testing and implementation;
documentation and evaluation.
HOW WILL MY WORK BE ASSESSED?
At AS level, the Information, Systems and
Applications unit is assessed via written
examination, (30%) Structured ICT Tasks is
assessed on coursework (20%).
At A2 level ICT Systems, Applications and
Implications is assessed via written
examination (30%), ICT Project is assessed
on coursework (20%)
Level 3 AS/A Level Courses
WHAT CAN I DO AFTERWARDS?
This new specification provides the ideal
foundation for those students who wish to
pursue ICT at degree level or as a career.
The emphasis on the course is on business
ICT so it links well into Business degrees
and careers in this area. ICT is also a subject
which supports a wide range of career
pathways, so is a very useful subject for
most career pathways.
Law
IS THIS COURSE FOR ME?
If you are interested in current events, enjoy discussing controversial topics
and are interested in knowing your rights, then A Level law is for you.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED?
Five GCSE grade C’s or above. GCSE Law is
NOT required – most students have never
studied law before.
WHAT DOES THE COURSE INVOLVE?
In the first year we look at where laws come
from. This involves studying Parliament and
the how it creates laws, and Judge-made
laws and how these evolve as society
changes. We also study juries and
magistrates, visiting the criminal courts in
Truro. We study police powers and suspects’
rights, with visits from the police and other
outside bodies. We have class debates on
important issues such as compulsory jury
service, human rights, or sexism in the
law. Mock trials are also held. Students are
encouraged to research topics, make notes,
with learning re-enforced with games and
quizzes.
In the second year criminal offences such
as homicide, theft, assault and attempt are
studied using a variety of activities - role
play, cartoon storylines, mock news reports,
games, debates and video presentations.
Past papers are used extensively to prepare
for all examinations.
The course aims to be interesting and
sometimes amusing, but most importantly
attempts to get the best out of all students.
HOW WILL MY WORK BE ASSESSED?
AS Level – A one hour exam in January
2013 and a two hour exam in June 2013.
There is no coursework.
A2 Level - A ninety minute exam in
January 2014 and a two hour exam in
June 2014. There is no coursework.
WHAT CAN I DO AFTERWARDS?
A Level law is a good university entrance
qualification. It is also useful for a career in:
> Law
> Central or Local Government
> Teaching
> Politics
> Banking & Commerce
> The Police
> The Armed Services
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University of West England
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