VOC Informational Technology

VET IT Applied also known as SEAC IT is a Vocational subject with 50% of its assessment based on Practical sessions.    It is a 3-year programme in which each year different topics are dealt with and assessed via 3 assignments, one of which is issued by Matsec.  The global mark for the 3 years will sum up the grade and the level each student has reached, Level 3 being the highest.  All levels achieved in this subject will lead to further studies through MCAST only.

Unit Learning Outcomes

Year 9

Unit 1: Computer Hardware Installation

At the end of the unit, students can:

LO 1. Demonstrate an understanding of computer system and peripheral devices.

LO 2. Install internal hardware components and the necessary software.

LO 3. Install an Operating System.

LO 4. Set up user accounts.

Practical Sessions:

• Do the necessary preparation and install at least 2 components on a system.

• Test the components are working and document the findings

• Formatting a PC and so a fresh installation of the Operating System.

• Create a local and Online Account

• Soldering components to a PCB and testing using Arduino.

Year 10

Unit 2: Networking

At the end of the unit, students can:

LO 1. Setup the infrastructure for a small-scale network.

LO 2. Configure networking protocols.

LO 3. Share data and resources on a network.

LO 4. Secure a network from possible threats.

Practical Sessions:

• Crimping a cable, while building the necessary network wall trunking for a given scenario, and connecting the network wall trunking to a network cabinet

• Installing a switch within a network cabinet, connecting two wired networks via a router using cables and configuring a wireless access point to enable communication with a local area network.

• Testing network connectivity between computers, while configuring a server, and assign the appropriate IP addressing based on a custom subnet mask for a given scenario

• Implementing file/folder sharing between computers on a network, while sharing devices between computers on a network, and modifying file/folder and device sharing permissions ensuring correct implementation for a given scenario

• Protecting a device using a third-party internet security suite, while modifying firewall settings to block a website and a program and protecting a wireless router from unauthorised access.

Year 11

Unit 3: Game Development

At the end of the unit, students can:

LO 1. Plan a computer game idea.

LO 2. Create digital graphics, sounds and sprites for a computer game.

LO 3. Develop a computer game.

LO 4. Document a computer game which has been tested for functionality

Practical Sessions:

• Propose, plan and present a game idea for a given scenario.

• Inserting a sprite from library, editing a backdrop for a game environment and import a sound element in a game environment

• Script the movement of a sprite, while playing an audio file through a script of code and manipulating sprite settings.

• Develop a single level and multi-level game using built-in and customised elements.

• Prepare a test plan to test a computer game, test and document the findings.

Links to important documents:

Policy Document:

https://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/415720/SEACVocationalSubjectsPolicyDocument2019.pdf

Glossary of Terms:

https://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/438617/GlossaryofTermsFeb2020.pdf