• Advanced GCE in Applied Information and Communication Technology - (Formerly AVCE)

Award Requirements

The table below lists the units available. For the Advanced GCE units 1, 2, 3 and 9 are compulsory. Two optional units must be chosen from five remaining units.

WHAT YOU WILL BE LEARNING ABOUT
The content of the Advanced GCE in Applied ICT provides students with:

• Knowledge of the key aspects of Information and Communications Technology
• A broad and balanced view of the range of applications and information systems, an understanding of the capabilities and limitations, and implications for use
• Problem-solving skills through the practical application of information and communications technology
• An understanding of the role of people, technology and systems in organisations
• An awareness of the economic, social and ethical implications of the use of information technology systems.

HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED

Units 2 and 9 are externally assessed. All other compulsory and optional units are internally assessed through a portfolio of work subject to moderation.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The qualification allows for a number of progression routes:

• Higher Education: the units provide a sound basis for progression to a range of HE courses e.g. Information and Communication Technology, Information Technology, Business Systems, Management Information Systems, Multimedia.
• Employment: the units aim to maintain and support the recognised standards demanded for information and communication technology education and training in order to meet the requirements of the information and communication technology sectors in industry.