Introduction

INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIT

ABOUT THE COURSE:

The qualification allows them to study IT in a context that enables them to learn and be assessed in ways that are practical and relevant to the IT sector. It will provide them with the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress onto employment, either directly or through an Apprenticeship (i.e. IT Users, Software, Web and Telecoms Professionals) or a Level 3 Tech Level qualification in the IT and computing sector.

UNIT 2 AIMS:

With so much data and information being stored on computer systems, the need for security is more important than ever. To lose, or have this information and data manipulated, can cause individuals and organisations loss of time, reputation and, possibly financial loss. It is important that good security procedures are implemented to keep data and information as safe as possible. 

This unit has been designed to enable you to gain knowledge and understanding of some of the threats and vulnerabilities that can have an impact on individuals and organisations. You will learn about some of the measures that can be used to protect against a cyber security attack. You will be able to apply your knowledge and understanding of these measures by recommending ways in which a digital system can be best protected. 

This unit is designed to give you an understanding of cyber security issues that will prepare you to study this suite of qualifications. It is a mandatory externally assessed unit for all sizes and pathways within the suite. 

UNIT 17 AIMS:

Everyone and every business uses data. Whether it is the brain calculating the speed of a car, a business forecasting sales or a manufacturer identifying colours for new products based on historical customer preferences. The data used must be grouped, sorted, validated and processed to make it understandable and useful. Software is used to analyse this data and provide businesses with the ability to carry out the necessary actions to convert it into business information.

This unit will enable you to understand the difference between data and information and the quality of the data, which data needs to be analysed for a given business need and how to carry out the analysis and present the findings and recommend the use of your analysis model for future analyses and decision making.

This unit is optional in the Award in Digital Business and is mandatory in the Certificate in IT. It is also a mandatory unit in the Digital Business Practitioner pathway in the Diploma.

E-MAIL & CONTACT

• carl.seromenho@gibraltarcollege.org Staff Office E (IT Office), 2nd Floor

• rodney.pereira@gibraltarcollege.org Staff Office E (IT Office), 2nd Floor

OTHER DETAILS

Extra notes, examples, tutorials and other details are given to you throughout the year so it is vital that you check this website if there’s any work you’ve missed or need. Ask/email the teacher or your class mates if you’ve missed any lesson. Communication is vital in this unit, so please check your emails regularly. Please sign up to the GOOGLE CLASSROOM class pages for your submission links for your classwork, and for any notices regarding the class and course.

This is an Externally Assessed Exam Unit (Unit 2) & an Internally Assessed Unit Coursework (Unit 17) . All necessary documentation, worksheets & resources can be found on this website and in the teacher's CLASSROOM class page. Deadline dates will be released closer to the time.

EXAMS INFORMATION

There is an externally assessed unit, meaning there is an exam at the end of the unit.

The exam is a online written paper of 1 hours long.

There will be a Mock Exam in December on all the Unit 2 topics.

Your final exam will be in January, and a second opportunity in June. Please check your CLASSROOM page for any updates.

Grades consists of Fail, N (Near Pass), Pass, Merit, Distinction.

More details on grading & exams to follow in due course.

COURSEWORK INFORMATION

There is an internally assessed unit, meaning there is a coursework you will have to hand in at the end of the unit.

There will only be one deadline ( Thursday 30th April 2026).

Please check your CLASSROOM page for any updates on deadlines.

Grades consists of Fail, Pass, Merit, Distinction.

WORKING & HANDING IN OF TASKS

The course is split into three LEARNING OUTCOMES (LOs). Notes & tasks will be loading in this site. 

Open/Save the files in your personal folder space or in a USB. 

Read the instructions for the lesson/task to be completed. Use the appropriate software to complete the tasks. 

In CLASSROOM, find your teacher's class and the assignment link for the submission of tasks & deadlines. Upload the necessary files for the task and submit.