1. GCSE ICT

2. Communication software Presentation package Information handling package Spreadsheet Unit 1 – Tools and Applications Assessed through controlled Assessment 30%

3. Unit 2: Using multimedia and games technology Using graphics Using digital video and sound Games technology Using multimedia assets Assessed through controlled Assessment 30%

4. Knowledge of ICT Components Data and information Digital Communication Systems Applications of ICT Unit 3: Understanding ICT systems in everyday life Terminal examination 40%

5. 2 controlled assessments = 60% Terminal examination = 40%

6. What we expect: 100% attendance Willing to work Enjoy working with computers!!!

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8. Facts about ICT Employment within the ICT industry is forecast to grow at 21.6% per annum from now until 2012. Within 6 months of graduating those with ICT related degrees are more likely to get hired. Graduates are more likely to be hired in N. Ireland than anywhere else in the UK.

9. Facts continued…. The ICT industry already employs over 28,000 in N Ireland and its growing rapidly. ICT professionals can earn up to 43% more than the average across all occupations in N Ireland.