Q2A

Got an enquiry ........

i cannot remember my time at school so i need you to tell me how the ict education
system was managed so that i can decide on which ict life skills i want to relearn, develop
and remember permanently

This is our reply.......

Hi bod, thanks for your email.

Because we don't know what level you studied to at school here are some examples of
the topics which have been covered on past exam papers. We hope some of it reminds
you what you did at school, and gives you inspiration for your future studies.

Examples of topics studied at GCSE Level are:

# Equipment - keyboard, monitor, mouse etc
# Types of memory - RAM, ROM, hard disc etc
# Word processing, databases, spreadsheets and what they can be used for
# Internet - searching, downloading etc
# Email - sending, attachments etc

Examples of topics studied at A Level are:

# Designing software
# Creating web pages
# Local Area Networks
# Networked computers
# Data Protection Act, Misuse of Computers Act
# Portable technology - laptops etc
# Computer graphics
# How ICT has affected wider society

We found the following website useful for looking at past papers:

# <http://web.aqa.org.uk/admin/qp-ms_gcse.php>

Another site which you may find useful for finding out about the different topics covered by
ICT is:

# <http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ict/>

You can find out what ICT courses are available in your area and where you can study by
contacting:

# Careers Advice, 0800 100 900, open 8am to 10pm every day. You can also
search for courses on their website: <http://careersadvice-
findacourse1.direct.gov.uk/pls/hot_ca/ld_all_home.page_pls_all_home_adv>

You may also be able to get some financial help while you're studying, depending on your
household circumstances. Tuition for many courses which lead to a first qualification is
free. There is also for example the Adult Learning Grant of £30 per week to help with the
costs of learning. Getting this will depend on how much your household income is. You
can get more information about financial help whilst you're studying from:

# The Learner Support Helpline, 0800 121 8989, open 7am-8pm every day

We hope you find what we've said in our reply helpful and you are able to find a suitable
course of study. Please email us again if you think we can help further, about this or
anything else.

Best wishes from q2a.

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