Information and Creative Technologies BTEC

ICT has an impact on virtually every aspect of our daily lives. Being able to use ICT tools effectively is essential for life in a world where ICT is constantly changing. Individuals will increasingly need technological and information literacy skills that include the ability to gather, process and manipulate data. These skills are now as essential as the traditional skills of numeracy and literacy. The impact of ICT on society is enormous and as the percentage of businesses and households connected to communication networks such as the Internet grows, so does the need for individuals who can master and manipulate these new technologies. ICT integrates well with all other subjects across the curriculum.  

Through this vocational course, you will:

• learn to become technology savvy –  a producer of technology products and systems
• gain a broad understanding and knowledge of the Information Technology sector and some aspects of the creative industries e.g. electronic publishing or multimedia production
• explore the fundamentals of technology and gain the practical skills, knowledge and understanding to design, make and review  information technology systems and products, e.g. a relational database
• have the potential opportunity to enter employment within a wide range of job roles across the Information Technology sector and some aspects of the creative industries, such as Software Engineer, Website Content Manager, Computer Animator and Graphic Designer