Examining Board - AQA

Subject Content

The Advanced GCE Applied Information and Communication Technology has been developed in conjunction with the ICT industry and reflects ICT’s use across industry, commerce and service sectors.

The focus is on both the hardware and software used to provide ICT services. It enables students to develop and apply ICT skills whilst developing an appreciation of the importance of ICT in society.

Applied ICT enhances and supports all post 16 qualifications and provides opportunities to specialise in areas such as networking, programming and systems analysis & design.

Methods of Study

For each unit you will be given some background and underpinning knowledge. You will also be given the opportunity to develop a range of vocational and general skills.

The teaching strategies include:

• Discussion and debate
• Annotation of handouts
• Videos
• Interactive computer programs
• Visiting speakers
• Workplace visits
• Mini projects

For the internally assessed units, you will then be given an assignment and a deadline for its completion. The assignments are structured and broken down into specific tasks with guidelines, but you will need to work independently on the tasks.

Methods of Assessment

SINGLE APPLIED ICT

AS UNITS

• Unit 1: ICT & Society *
• Unit 2: ICT & Organisations 
• Unit 3: Data Handling

A2 UNITS

• Unit 8: Project Management
• Unit 10: Advanced Spreadsheet Design*
• Unit 14: Interactive Multimedia

DOUBLE APPLIED ICT: 
ALL OF THE SINGLE UNITS PLUS:

AS UNITS

• Unit 4: ICT Solutions
• Unit 6: Computer Artwork
• Unit 7: Creating Websites

A2 UNITS

Units 9: Software Development*
Unit 11: Communications and Networks 
Unit 15: Supporting ICT Users  

*Externally assessed units.

Entry Requirements

No prior level of attainment is required for these qualifications, although if you have completed the GCSE ICT program of study this will help with underpinning the knowledge required for this course.