Richmond School
School Departments | ICT
KS3
KS3 - ICT is taught to all students in years 7, 8 and 9. Lessons are designed to ensure that the national curriculum for ICT is completely covered over the three years, with an overall level of attainment being awarded at the end of year 9.
KS4
The course covers 4 main areas of ICT over the 2 years -
Unit 1
Theory of computer systems, communications technology and information management
Unit 2
Practical skills and understanding relating to the use of ICT applications
Unit 3
Theory of ICT applications, systems, networks and computer technology
Unit 4
Practical problem solving using ICT
KS5
This course provides a thorough introduction into the huge range of ICT aspects that drive global business. For those considering higher education, the course will be of benefit to those wishing to study Computing, more specialised aspects of ICT, and also courses combining subjects like Business with ICT.
The course comprises three units at AS and a further three at A2. During the two years, the units of study will cover the following areas:
• Designing business systems using spreadsheets• Analysing how business organisations use ICT
• Techniques and technology used by business to communicate information
• Database design
• Developing and creating web sites
• ICT and project management
Assessment at AS is by 1 written examination, and 2 major pieces of coursework. At A2, there are three major pieces of coursework.
Contact Information
Mr C Worley - CWorley@richmondschool.net or by phone on (01748) 850111
Alyson Ferguson - (01748) 850111
Stuart Watson - (01748) 850111