SUBJECT

IT

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 are 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 a trip to the Amazon fulfilment centre in Doncaster and 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 will I study?

The Introductory Diploma, Diploma and Extended Diploma:
  • Fundamentals of IT (exam)
  • Global information (exam)
  • Computer networks (coursework)
  • Computer systems – hardware (coursework)
  • Computer systems – software (coursework)
The Diploma and Extended Diploma:
  • Cyber security (exam)
  • Project management (coursework)
  • Product development (coursework)
  • Mobile technology (coursework)
  • Developing a smarter planet (coursework)
  • Technical support (coursework)
The Extended Diploma:
  • Cloud technology (exam)
  • Virtual and augmented reality (coursework)
  • Social media and digital marketing (coursework)
  • Internet of everything (coursework)
  • Cognitive computing (coursework)
  • Enterprise computing (coursework)

What our
students

say

This course is truly interesting and explores the different parts of IT such as Networking, Software and Hardware. This is a great course for someone who is interested in the fine details of IT and not just the basics

Niks Lecko, Kettlethorpe High School


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