S3 Administration and IT
What will I learn?
This course develops a range of skills for learning, life and work.
Learners will develop:
An understanding of Digital Technologies
ICT Skills (how to perform tasks within a variety of digital applications)
Skills in using technology, including the internet, for electronic communication and investigation.
An understanding of environmental impact and security implications
Decision making, problem solving and numeracy skills
Team building, communication and literacy skills
How will I learn?
Practical activities to develop skills in the following digital based areas:
Spreadsheets
Databases
Word Processing and Desktop Publishing
Presentation
Research activities to strengthen knowledge and understanding of:
Digital communications, including social networking
Environmental issues
Security implications
How will I be assessed?
ICT skills and knowledge will be assessed through practical projects.
Peer assessment and self-reflection will also be used to help pupil’s consolidate learning and review targets for next steps.
Career opportunities
Students that enjoy Administration and IT should consider careers in; Accounting Technician, Administrative Director, Civil Service/Local Government Officers, Database Administrator, Executive Assistant, GP Practice Manager, Hotel Receptionist, Information Systems/Administrative/ Office Managers and Teaching.
S3 Computing and ICT
What will I learn?
This course develops a range of skills for learning, life and work.
Learners will develop:
An understanding of Digital Technologies
ICT skills (how to perform tasks within a variety of digital applications)
Software design and development skills to create programs
Web design and development skills to create websites
An understanding of computing hardware, environmental impact and security implications
Decision making, problem solving and numeracy skills
Team building, communication and literacy skills
How will I learn?
Practical activities to develop skills in the following digital based areas:
Websites
Databases
Animation
Programming (business applications and games)
Research activities to strengthen knowledge and understanding of:
Cyber Security (software and hardware)
Digital communications, including social networking
Environmental issues
Technical specifications
How will I be assessed?
ICT skills and knowledge will be assessed through practical projects.
Peer assessment and self-reflection will also be used to help pupil’s consolidate learning and review targets for next steps.
Career opportunities
Students that enjoy Computing and ICT should consider careers in; Artificial Intelligence, Computer Hardware/Cloud Computing Engineers, Computer Systems/Information Security Analysts, Civil Defence officers, Database Administrator,
Information Systems/IT Project Managers, Multimedia Programmer, Teaching and Web/Software Developers.
