information technology OCR Level 3
Exam Board: OCR
What tools and techniques can be used to diagnose and fix common PC hardware and software errors? How are the best interactive websites designed and created? How do Computer Game Companies design, code and promote new games?
Is I.T for you? You must have achieved at least 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including at least a grade C in English Language and/or Mathematics. You want a valued, career-related alternative to A-Level study – the Diploma is equivalent of 2 A-Levels. You want the opportunity to gain the practical knowledge and skills you'll need to start a career in IT.
This can be studied as an Introductory Diploma (equivalent of 1 A Level) over one year or as a Diploma (equivalent of 2 A Levels) over two years. You want to develop your skills using industry standard software, time management, report and presentation preparation, creativity skills, team work, investigation and research. The course has been recently re-written to specifically include the latest hardware and software technologies, in order to give students the most up to date qualification possible.