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Edexcel Applied GCSE Units

Course Structure

Unit 1 ICT Tools and Applications (Year 10)
  In this unit you will learn about the ICT tools and applications available and how those are used by different organizations. You will learn how to use word processors, publication software, spreadsheets, databases, multimedia and web browsers and e-mail. You will also learn how to develop tools and applications for different purposes and store and manipulate data.
Unit 2 ICT in Organisations (Year 11)
  Most organizations use ICT in some aspects of their work. You will learn how and why organizations use ICT, the main components used to design and ICT system and how ICT systems are designed. You will also learn how to design, implement and test a system and represent it graphically.
Unit 3 ICT and Society (Year 10 and 11)
  This unit helps you understand how far ICT systems affect everyday life. The unit explores how individuals as well as families, clubs and societies, work teams and community groups use ICT, in their personal, social and professional lives. Some individuals and groups do not have access to ICT, yet still affects their lives.
Essential Information
Complete Syllabus (484 Kb pdf file)
Applied GCSE Handbook (Year 10)
Applied GCSE Handbook (Year 11)
Course Brochure (pdf file)
Edexcel Web Site
Rules for handing in coursework.
Course Calendar (contains important dates for you to note)
Standards of behaviour
   

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