IT Diploma

Cambridge Technicals Diploma in IT is a vocational qualification that is designed to give you a work-focused equivalent to A Levels. They’ve been designed to give you opportunities to demonstrate and develop the practical application of knowledge and understanding in the areas of work that appeal to you. This will enable you to develop your research skills as you work, both independently and with peers, to progress through your qualifications. The assessment for the qualifications is task-based, so you won’t need to take exams to achieve the qualification. Learners will develop an understanding of key computing concepts for IT solutions, an exploration into program development, develop logical thinking, enhance knowledge of designing, implementing and troubleshooting applications such as websites.

Structure of the course

Year 12

2 mandatory written assignments

1 chosen written assignment

Year 13

3 chosen written assignments

Career paths and next steps

IT helps students develop a range of technology based skills which opens up many career paths, including: -

· Software Developer

· Website Designer and Developer

· Applications Programmer

· Systems Programmer

· Multimedia Programmer

· Systems Analyst

FAQ about the subject

Is there an exam?

No exam on this course, only written assignments

How is my work assessed?

This qualification is internally assessed by centre assessors and quality assurance personnel and externally moderated by OCR Visiting Moderators.

How is the qualification graded?

This qualification is graded: Pass, Merit or Distinction

Teacher Profiles

Miss L Bevan - Computing BSc (Hons) PGCE (QTS)

Mr T Evans - Design Studies BA (Hons) PGCE (QTS)