INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Examination Board  EDEXCEL  

Assessment Intermediate Level - Through internal assessment of portfolio work based on four units

Qualification    DIDA   Equivalent to FOUR GCSEs
 
Why is it useful?

The Diploma in Digital Applications (DIDA) has been designed to provide a broad education as a foundation both for training leading to employment and for further and higher education.  The DiDA in Information and Communication Technology has been designed to provide students with an introduction to how individuals and business organisations within the Information and Communication Technology industry operate.  The course has a very large practical element which enables students to develop their skills in handling and presenting information using a variety of techniques.

What does it involve?

• You will learn new skills and farther develop your understanding of computers. 
• You will learn to present your work in a professional manner. 
• You will produce a portfolio of your work for assessment.

Studying this subject could lead to...

Further study in Computing or Applied Information and Communication Technology.

A career within ICT or Office environments,