ICT
Qualification
Level 1/2 Vocational Award
Examination Board
WJEC
Are you passionate about technology? Do you like solving problems? Are you curious about all things digital, and want to learn some fantastic new skills? If so, it’s time to uncover your potential.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
The qualification is made up of 2 units:
Unit 1: ICT in Society, you will:
- Explore the wide range of uses of hardware, application and specialist software in society
- Investigate how information technology is used in a range of contexts, including business and organisations, education and homes
Unit 2: ICT in Context, you will:
- Gain a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, automated documents and images
- Learn to apply your knowledge and understanding to solve problems in vocational settings
WHAT SKILLS WILL I DEVELOP?
You will develop a number of skills which are attractive to employer, colleges and universities including:
- Communication
- Coping with rapid changes in technology
- Critical thinking
- Designing, programming, testing and
- evaluating software systems
- Learning independently
- Numeracy and data handling
- Problem solving
- Research
- Taking on responsibility
- Time management
CAREERS WITH ICT?
The ICT industry offers a wide range of exciting opportunities which include:
- Data analyst
- Digital content producer
- Systems engineer
- Web marketing manager
For further information please contact Mr. J-P Westaway-Green.
Christ the Word Catholic School will build on the ethos, success and achievements at the core of education provision across the Diocese. It will be a strong and nurturing learning community.
- The Rt Reverend Peter M Brignall, Bishop of Wrexham.
This fantastic new school will help us achieve our goal of providing modern facilities across Denbighshire that further enhance pupils’ learning.
- Huw Hilditch-Roberts, Lead Member for Education, Children and Young People, Denbighshire County Council
I am delighted that the partnership of Welsh Government, Denbighshire County Council and the Catholic Church will deliver a brand new school to serve the families of Rhyl and the surrounding parishes.