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The new GCSE in ICT (including functional ICT) is an alternative to AiDA and consists of two units.Unit 1 covers the three strands of the stand-alone functional skills ICT pilot qualification and contributes 50% of the marks towards the GCSE ICT. Candidates will sit a practical computer-based examination which is externally set and marked.

In Unit 2 candidates will plan and undertake a substantial project requiring eight hours of work in a controlled environment. The project brief (a mini SPB) will be supplied by Edexcel. Candidates will present their achievements in an eportfolio which is internally assessed and externally moderated.
The pilot is available to a limited number of centres only and offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of these exciting new developments.

This letter gives more details of the pilot. If you are interested in taking part please complete the expression of interest form and return it to us as soon as possible.