AVCE Information and Communication Technology

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Contents 1 Course Structure 2 Modules 2.1 Compulsory Modules 2.2 Optional Modules

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The AVCE is an advanced level vocational qualification aimed at students in the 17 - 19 age range. To be awarded an AVCE (Double Award) qualification in ICT, a student must complete a total of twelve modules, to include the six compulsory modules and any six optional modules.

[edit] Modules

[edit] Compulsory Modules

• Presenting information
• ICT serving organisations
• Spreadsheet design
• System installation & configuration
• System analysis
• Database design

[edit] Optional Modules

• Programming
• Communications & networks
• Multimedia
• Graphics
• Computer-aided design & manufacture
• The internet: systems & services
• Managing & developing websites
• Project management
• Numerical modelling & simulations
• The human-computer interface
• ICT & business accounts
• User support
• Impact of computers on society & the environment
• Animation, sound & video
• Data logging, computer control & robtics
• Programs: specification to product
• Operating systems & systems architecture
• Artificial intelligence & knowledge-based systems
• Local area networking technologies
• Wide area networking & routing technologies