Students will study the fundamental knowledge of Information Technology covering the role and implications of using Information Technology systems and cyber-security threats and how to manage attacks. Students will also develop important skills for creating websites to meet a specific purpose and to manage data through the development of a relational database solution.
The qualification has four mandatory units covering the following topics:
We use ‘live’ scenarios, raising funds for charities, and incorporating work experience both virtually and in the local area. Ideal for entry into the workplace or university. Trips to Business & IT Live at Disneyland Paris and New York are highlights of the year. Not to mention our new IT labs and our teacher expertise for this subject.
A combination of teacher delivery, group work and independent learning.
This subject has a dedicated website that provides the students with essential resources for the whole course.
For externally assessed units you will have mock exams and frequent revision tasks throughout the year. There will be practice tasks incorporated throughout the learning process so you are ready for the formal assessment. All course resources are available online and full access to GSuite and Google Classroom is embedded in the delivery and assessment of the course.
There are two examined units and two internally assessed units where students will engage in practical tasks to develop their Information Technology skills and knowledge.
Each assessment is taken under specified conditions, then marked by Pearson and a grade awarded. Students are permitted to resit the examination twice. This equates to three attempts in total. External assessments are available twice a year.
Assessed by a Pearson Set Assignment Brief (PSAB), which is set by Pearson and marked by teachers. Where a student has not achieved their expected level of performance for an assignment upon being marked by the teacher, they may be eligible for one resubmission of improved evidence.
Units are assessed using a grading scale of Distinction (D), Merit (M), Pass (P), Near Pass (N) and Unclassified (U). The grade of Near Pass is used for externally assessed units only.
BTEC National qualifications are graded using a scale of P to D*.
The BTEC Nationals attract UCAS points. Please go to the UCAS website for full details of the points allocated.
The Business and IT department runs several trips and educational visits throughout the year to enhance the experience of studying subjects within the department. There may be other non-essential educational visits that students can access during the two-year course, such as visits to universities, conferences, businesses and many more.
All students may pay £2 for online access to KnowItAllNinja resources.
Students will use Microsoft Access (This is not available on a Apple operating system) and Microsoft Excel
A Windows laptop with a minimum of 4GB of RAM (not a Macbook)
For students interested in programming, Computing Club 6Advance is available. BTEC students will also take part in the Employability award, this incorporates work experience and volunteering in the local community.
Our students progress into a wide variety of further study or employment options. We have had students going into apprenticeships such as marketing and social media for the Winter Gardens Blackpool, Civil Service, Victrex and BAE. One student has gone on to study at an American University and is now a member of staff at Blackpool Sixth Form. We also have students going to university to study courses such as systems and networking, website design and game development. Opportunities for Higher level apprenticeships in Cybersecurity is a growing sector in the North West and several students have applied for this sector of employment recently.
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