ICT Diploma
Purpose
Overall
To provide, through a blend of general education and applied learning, a programme that:
- reflects the blend of business, technical and interpersonal skills needed in modern IT and telecoms professional roles;
- develops valued transferable skills in: English and communications; maths; project management; and personal, learning and thinking skills;
- encourages more students into technology-related careers through inspirational, exciting content that is equally attractive to girls and boys.
Level 1
To provide an introductory programme that:
- provides an introduction to the use of technology by businesses;
- enables a learner to create a simple technology system;
- develops problem solving and communication skills.
Level 2
To provide a programme that develops a broad understanding and working knowledge of:
- how technology is transforming organisations;
- the design of technology systems to meet identified business needs;
- problem solving in a technical environment;
- personal effectiveness in a business-like environment, in particular the use of language and number.
Level 3
To provide a programme that develops a range of analytical and investigative skills and knowledge in relation to:
- the contribution of technology in the current global business environment; organisational structures and styles, with particular reference to the impact of technology;
- the success or failure of projects, and the development of high quality project plans;
- technology fundamentals, including designing, developing and testing technology solutions that deliver identified business benefits;
- managing technology system operations including systems availability, technical problem solving and change management;
- operating effectively in the business environment, including English and maths to the standards required in the professional workplace.
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