OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in IT or Advanced National in Computing Application Development (awaiting DFE approval)
Mr A Vallally-Godfrey – avallallygodfrey@sackvilleschool.org.uk
Both are fun and forward thinking courses that allow you to develop a passion for IT and Computer Science. Whether you have studied IT, iMedia or Computer Science before or not, this course will open your eyes to the ever changing world of IT and how IT shapes and influences all walks of life.
You will learn about the fundamentals of IT, its global impact, application design and development, games design and prototyping and how the power of the internet. You will learn skills in planning, management, business, e-commerce, programming, networking and infrastructure – all of which are skills sought after by employers.
Students have the opportunity to study and apply practical skills of web development and design. study application development and design as well as web development. All skills gained lay the foundation for either work or further study at degree level in IT and Computer Science.
Links to industry are crucial in this course. The course not only allows you to see the industry, work with local companies such as Gatwick Hotels Association but also teaches you the fundamentals of IT that are applicable to any job, course or future aspiration.
To be confirmed
We will follow the Application Developer Pathway of the Introductory Diploma
Click here for a presentation from Mr Vallally-Godfrey.
Assessment is in the form of examined units and coursework units.
What can I do with this qualification?
You will be able to enter the workplace with a technical qualification showing you have the ability to overcome a range of challenges. If further education is your option this course leads onto a range of degrees from IT, Digital Media, Designer, Games Developer, Animator, App Developer and Web Developer/Designer and Computer Science. This course is seen as an A Level equivalent by most universities including most Russell Group universities. However, the incredible thing about this course is that the options for post Sixth Form are endless with the technical skills for industry and academic skills for university covered.
