Marple College
Marple
Information Technology (IT) involves the uses of computers in industry, commerce, the arts and elsewhere. IT includes aspects of IT systems architecture, human factors, project management and the general ability to use computers.
Increasingly businesses are implementing IT strategies to manage and process data both to support many business rocesses and to deliver new opportunities.
The qualification covers both theory in relation to IT and its place in society and practical elements for IT in industry.
Assessment is through a combination of external examination, controlled assessment and coursework.
College 16-18
04/09/2023
Full-Time - 2 Years
Computing
IT is a high growth area of the service sector, estimated in the Technology Insights 2012 report to contribute to 8 per cent (£75 billion) of the UK economy GVA (gross value added) and predicted to generate an additional £47 billion over the next 7 years.
IT possesses many skills which can be applied across many, in today’s society; including Business, Media, the Arts, Marketing and Science related disciplines. IT is at the heart of everyday life, at home, work and in our leisure time from computer graphics and control systems to communications and problem-solving, IT has an ever increasing role to play.
This course carries UCAS tariff points equal in size to 3 A levels. It fully meets entry requirements for progression onto a degree course.
IT Project Manager
Social Media marketing
Web Development
IT support Technician
Forensic computer analyst
Computer Network Professionals
Network Technician
Database Analyst
Systems Analyst
Business Analyst
Helpdesk Analyst
System Designer
By a mixture of coursework (58%), an exam and controlled assessment (42%). Controlled assessment involves completing an assignment in exam conditions with support material
4:30am - 7:00pm
