Cambridge Technical in ICT

Entry Requirements

Prospective students should have achieved 5 or more GCSE passes or higher (grade 4 or higher)

Previous knowledge of the subject is not essential, but would be advantageous. If a student has studied a similar course at GCSE it is expected they would have achieved at least a standard pass (grade 4)

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Year One - Certificate

Two external examinations

Unit 1 – Fundamentals of IT

1 Hour 30 Minutes Written Exam (80 Marks)

Section A – Multiple Choice

Section B – Short and Extended answers

Unit 2 – Global Information

1 Hour 30 Minutes Written Exam (80 Marks)

Section A – Short and Extended answers based on a scenario.

Section B – Short and Extended answers not based on the pre-release material.

Year Two – Introductory Diploma

Three internally assessment units.

During this year, students will complete three pieces of coursework which will be internally assessed.

The final grades at the end of the course will be Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction *

Future Opportunities

Students will be able to develop skills valued by Higher Education (HE) and employers, including problem solving, critical analysis and independent thinking and research skills. An understanding of criminology is relevant to many job roles within the criminal justice sector, policing, forensics, social and probation work.

Furthermore, the qualification will enable students to progress onto further education at University or achieving an apprenticeship in a variety of subjects such as law, criminology, sociology, and psychology.