Subject Intent: Why IT?
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?
Topics to be studied across the suite of courses may include:
- Fundamentals of IT (exam).
- Global information (exam).
- Computer networks (coursework)
- Computer systems – hardware (coursework).
- Computer systems – software (coursework).
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What are lessons like in this subject?
A range of teaching and learning methods are employed in 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.
Links to the IT industry exist with talks by specialists in cyber security and networking as well as visits to local businesses. With university trips and talks included over the two years, CTEC IT students are well-prepared to progress in the field of IT and Computer Science.
What our
students
Technology is constantly advancing in modern society opening up a vast number of new and exciting career opportunities with high salaries to people who study this subject making it the perfect choice for anyone who has an interest in computer systems.
Taylor Betreen, Sir Thomas Wharton Academy
