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This qualification is organised into three components.

Component 1 - Exploring User Interface Design Principles and Project Planning Techniques

Component 2 - Collecting, Presenting and Interpreting Data

Component 3 - Effective Digital Working Practices

C1 and C2 are assessed using three Assignments.  Each component is worth 30% of the final grade.  C3 is a written examination worth 40%.

Information Technology is an area with a huge array of employment opportunities.  After completing this qualification, students often move on to Level 3 BTEC IT where they can build on the skills acquired at this level.

Grades are awarded based on performance in all three components.  Outcomes are as follows:

Level 1 Pass 

Level 1 Merit 

Level 2 Pass 

Level 2 Merit 

Level 2 Distinction 

Level 2 Distinction*