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Thinking of studying a BTEC in Information and Creative Technology ?

Thinking of studying a BTEC in Information and Creative Technology ?. Information and Creative Technology. Could you be the next…Martha Lane Fox ?. Martha Lane Fox CBE, co-founded Lastminute.com. Lastminute.com was sold for £577m in 2005.

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Thinking of studying a BTEC in Information and Creative Technology ?

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  1. Thinking of studying a BTEC in Information and Creative Technology? Presentation Title runs here l 00/00/00

  2. Information and Creative Technology Could you be the next…Martha Lane Fox? Martha Lane Fox CBE, co-founded Lastminute.com Lastminute.com was sold for £577m in 2005 Government's Digital Inclusion Champion to make the British public more computer literate I don't think you can be a proper citizen of our society in the future if you are not engaged online. • Martha Lane Fox

  3. Thinking of studying a BTEC in Information and Creative Technology?In this presentation you’ll find • Working in the this sector • The skills and knowledge you need • What you’ll learn studying a BTEC Why choose a BTEC? Recognised by universities and employers Your journey through education Succeed with BTEC A ‘real world’ approach to learning Where can BTEC take you My story …MehreenRana, Outstanding BTEC IT Student of the Year Your career choices with a BTEC Who can help me? Ask your teacher and find out more 2

  4. Working in the Information and Creative Technology Sector 1

  5. Working in the Information and Creative Technology sector The Skills you need Alongside your digital skills, you’ll need: Business skills Understanding customers needs when developing products Designing and producing a digital portfolio Creative skills Presenting ideas in a variety of written and verbal ways Communication skills

  6. BTEC Information and Creative TechnologyWhat you’ll learn BTEC in Information and Communication Technology teaches the knowledge and skills you need to work in the industry Understanding the online world and the impact it has on business, social networking and online security Developing technical skills by learning about hardware, software, networking and data and the relationship between them all Independent and team work skills working on a range of different projects 5

  7. Why choose BTEC? 2

  8. Why choose BTEC?5 reasons Recognised by schools, colleges, universities and employers Practical, real-world approach to learning 1 3 Progress to further education, training and employment Assessment happens throughout the course 2 4 Present your work in a variety of ways 5

  9. Your journey through education and training BTEC Firsts can be studied as part of a broad and balanced curriculum, either alongside GCSE or as part of a Study Programme. Qualification Map Further Education Higher Education BTEC Apprenticeships Employment After completing a BTEC First, learners can go on to study BTEC Nationals, A levels or a combination of the two. Level 3 (Key Stage 5) BTEC Nationals A Levels (GCE) Levels 1 & 2 (Key Stage 4) DiDA GCSE BTEC Firsts BTEC Entry 3/Level 1

  10. Succeed with BTEC Taking a level 2 BTEC alongside five GCSEs adds 5.9 % more to earning power than just taking GCSEs. Every year over 100,000 BTEC students successfully apply to university in the UK. BTEC can boost your lifetime earnings by up to £92,000. Source: Statistics taken from Returns to BTEC Vocational Qualifications, London Economics (October 2010)

  11. A ‘real world’ approach to learning With BTEC, you'll be assessed throughout the course, on a range of assignments, rather than in one final exam BTECs let you present your work in a way that suits your style and makes the best of what you produce Planning and developing a prototype Designing and producing an online digital portfolio Taking part in professional discussions Giving verbal and visual presentations

  12. Where can BTEC take you? 3

  13. Outstanding BTEC IT StudentMehreenRana • BTEC Experience • Working independently and as part of a team • Developing technical skills • Inspiration for future career • Where next forMehreen? • Studying for a BTEC Extended National Diploma in IT • Going to Kings College, London, where to study Computer Science MehreenRana

  14. BTEC Information and Creative opens doors to careers as. . . Software Engineer Graphic Designer Computer Animator Help Desk Support Manager

  15. Who can help me? 4

  16. Talk to your teacher to find out more about BTEC in Information and Creative Technology

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