Computing and IT Level 1 - Pearson BTEC
- Graig Campus
This Pearson BTEC introductory computing course is designed around practical skills and tasks that place an emphasis on learners demonstrating what they can do rather than what they know in theory.
The qualifications give learners the opportunity to acquire and develop generic, transferable and sector-specific skills in order to complete tasks and demonstrate a level of achievement that enables them to progress to further learning.
All learners taking these qualifications will study core units that focus on key transferable skills such as research and planning, time management and working with others. The IT units cover activities such as solving technical IT problems, creating a website and developing a digital product.
This course is taken over one year, giving you the opportunity to develop a range of IT sector skills and supporting progression on to further study.
It can be studied as a substantial vocational qualification alongside a study programme that includes other appropriate subjects such as English and maths.
Course details
- Full time
- Face-to-Face
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Transferable Skills coverage
Communication - writing, speaking and listening to others, using body language to help communication, using communication for different purposes, communicating in a variety of ways, including electronic and social media.
Working with others - setting common goals, showing respect for others in a team and valuing their contributions, listening to others in the team and being open minded. Taking on roles and responsibilities.
Problem Solving - identifying issues by being able to examine information, dealing with change, decision making to find solutions, staying with a problem until it is resolved, and using IT to help solve problems.
Sector Skills coverage
The sector units introduce learners to some broad sector skills and to some underpinning knowledge of a vocational sector. This will help learners to prepare for progression and ensures that the approach to delivery is practical, active, contextualised and skills based.
Functional Skills coverage
The units in this specification signpost opportunities for learners to develop functional skills in English and mathematics.
The course consists of four core units plus six sector units, as follows:-
Core Units
- A1 - Being Organised: Learn to manage your time, prioritise tasks, and develop strategies to stay efficient and productive.
- A2 - Developing a Personal Progression Plan: Create a clear roadmap for your future, setting goals and identifying steps to achieve them.
- A3 - Working with Others: Develop teamwork and collaboration skills to work effectively in group settings.
- A4 - Research a Topic: Build the ability to gather, analyse, and present information on a chosen subject.
Sector Units
- IT5 - Developing Digital Information Using IT: Use digital tools to create, edit, and present information effectively.
- IT6 - Using Digital Communication Technologies: Explore tools and platforms for clear and professional digital communication.
- IT7 - Solving Technical IT Problems: Diagnose and resolve common IT issues with practical troubleshooting techniques.
- IT8 - Creating a Spreadsheet to Solve Problems: Design spreadsheets to organise data, perform calculations, and solve real-world problems.
- IT9 - Creating a Website: Build a functional and visually appealing website using industry-standard tools.
- IT10 - Creating a Computer Program: Write and test simple programs to automate tasks and solve specific challenges.
- IT11 - Developing a Digital Product: Plan, design, and create a digital product from concept to completion.
- IT12 - Creating a Digital Animated Graphic: Use software to design and produce animated graphics for various purposes.
This qualification will prepare you for further learning at a higher level. You could go on to study a Pearson BTEC Level 2 Qualification in IT, or to a Level 2 qualification in other sectors.
All Units are assessed through written assignments. There are NO exams on this Level 1 course.
This qualification is available to be assessed through the medium of English only.
Minimum of 2 GCSEs E grade or above.
All learners are required to pay an administration fee of £25 prior to enrolment.
You will need to provide your own stationery and may also incur costs if the department arranges educational visits.