Course Overview
The collection and communication of data and storing of data and information happens all around us. Technology underpins how it’s collected and communicated nearly all of the time. It can be seen in all walks of life, from a wearable fitness tracker recording how many steps you have taken, your mobile phone provider recording your usage to create your bill or an online retailer being able to target you with specific promotions based on your purchase history. Knowing how and why data is gathered and being able to turn raw data into something meaningful is essential as the learner moves through education and into employment. To be able to do this the learner will need to have the confidence to use a range of information technology that is currently available, as well as being adaptable and resilient enough to deal with the rapid advances.
Curriculum Content
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Course Title:
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Pearson BTEC Tech Award Level 1/2 in Digital Inforamtion Technology
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 View Specification
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Exam Board:
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Pearson
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Course Code:
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J808
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QAN:
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603/7050/6
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Assessment Criteria
Written Exam: 1 hour 45 minutes (50%)
This will examine many aspects of the ICT curriculum including: Initiating and planning solutions, collecting storing and using data, manipulating and presenting data, iterative review and evaluation
Coursework project: 20 hours (50%)
An assignment set by OCR but marked by teachers and moderated by OCR.
The assignment will include a business context and series of ICT tasks including, Spreadsheets, Databases and Presentation tools which students will analyse, plan, design, implement, test and evaluate.
Where next?
Students that study ICT can go on to study it further at both A-Level and beyond. Throughout the course you will develop your ICT skills in a variety of software packages. These key skills will be invaluable in any Level 3 qualification including our Pearson level 3 Extended Certificate in Information Technology.
If you have any questions or queries relating to the ICT or Computing curriculum please email headofict@ecclesbourne.derbyshire.sch.uk for more information.