At AS, the two units are complementary and are concerned with applying ICT to solve problems and the study of the opportunities for the affects of using ICT in the world today. Candidates will have the opportunity to put into practice a wide range of software and hardware to create solutions to solve problems.

You will learn about Practical Problem Solving in the Digital Word, Living in the Digital World, the use of ICT in the Digital World. A practical piece of course work on use of ICT will be undertaken. An ability to use some of the following generic applications PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Access is an advantage.

A qualification in ICT combines well with many subjects, including those that would benefit from an ability to obtain, manipulate, present and communicate information. It also goes well with subjects that contain analytical, scientific and technological aspects. With a qualification in ICT you could go on to Higher Education or work in one of the many vocational areas emerging to reflect the importance of information technology in the modern world.