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List of contents
About the authors Preface What is Vocational A-level ICT?How do you achieve an award in Vocational A-level ICT?Acknowledgements 1. Presenting information - Julia Wright Introduction Organisations and their use of information Standard documents and their purpose Presentation techniques and combined information Long document presentation techniquesAccuracy of information Suitability of prepared documents Good practice Security procedures Revision questions 2. IT serving organisations Maggie Banks Types of organisation Functions within organisations Information and its use Management information systems (MIS)Revision questions 3. Spreadsheet design Alan Jarvis Spreadsheet activities Design and presentation Programming Analysis and specification Testing and documentation Revision questions 4. Systems installation and presentation Peter Bradshaw IntroductionIT system components - hardwareIT system components - softwareSafety and security Revision questions 5. Systems analysis Alan Jarvis Introduction Feasibility study Investigation Structured analysis tools System specification Reaching conclusions Revision questions6. Database design Bob Crooks Database concepts Logical data modelling Normalisation Relational database structure Relational database construction Testing Documentation Revision questions 7. Impact of ICT on Society Alison DuffDevelopment of ICT over the last two decades The information society The impact of ICT on working practices The impact of ICT on methods of production The effects of ICT on the environment Legislation for ICT users The future use of ICT Revision questions Good working practice guide Standard ways of working Keeping information secure Managing your work Working safely Health and Safety at Work Act Data Protection Act Do's and Don'tsPortfolio guide Performance when doing assignments Presenting information The structure of your portfolio Moderation and internal assessments Key Skills guide Key Skills signposting Key Skills terms How to read a Key Skills unit Examination of Key Skills Examination guide Which units are externally tested?Abbreviations Index
Summary
Vocational A-level Information and Communication Technology has been written by a team of authors who have between them extensive and valuable experience of ICT - in industry, as teachers, examiners, verifiers and as consultants for government organisations such as QCA and FEDA. They are deeply committed to the GNVQ qualification, and, as examiners, know exactly what is expected of students on a Vocational A-level (previously Advanced GNVQ) course.
This book will satisfy the needs of all students following the latest specifications. The seven chapters match the six mandatory units, plus one optional unit - Impact of ICT on Society. Each chapter helps to develop an understanding of ICT and introduces the skills and knowledge needed to go on to work or to further study.
