The DiDA course is designed as a flexible replacement to the GNVQ, with a value of between 1, 2, 3 or 4 GCSE's, dependent upon the units taken.
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The Online DiDA Materials
Media-rich materials for four units covering:
AiDA, CiDA, CiDA+, DiDA courses (Worth 1, 2,3 or 4 GCSEs Grade A* - G)
Comprehensive guidance to support teachers through the qualifications
Extensive course materials promoting independent learning
Materials updated to support each new SPB
Regular bulletins available to keep teachers informed
Project management skills
Communication skills
Decision-making skills
Modern content fit for the 21st century
Very practical and skills based units
Copyright-free image gallery included
Heavy focus on development and application of skills:
- E-portfolio building
- Planning and project management
- Research skills
- Web authoring
- Graphics
- Multimedia
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Units Notes
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D201
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Using ICT |
When completed on it's own, this results in a student achieving an Award in Digital Applications (AIDA), worth one GCSE (this unit is mandatory before completing D202, D203 or D204)
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D202
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Multimedia |
When completed alongside D201, this results in the student achieving a Certificate in Digital Applications (CIDA), worth two GCSE's.
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D203
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Graphics
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When completed alongside D201, this results in the student achieving a Certificate in Digital Applications (CIDA), worth two GCSE's.
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D204
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ICT and Enterprise
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When completed alongside all three of the above units, this results in the student achieving the Diploma in Digital Applications (DIDA), worth four GCSE's.
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Schools wishing to register their interest to begin the DIDA course should return the Course Agreement Form to Michelle Cullen at Thomas Telford School, Old Park, Telford, Shropshire TF3 4NW.
Click here to download the Course Agreement Form
Useful Links
Edexcel course information
DiDA specification
2006 summative project brief (SPB) for D201