Digital Information Technology

Exam Board - Edexcel

Course Outline

The BTEC gives learners the opportunity to develop sector-specific knowledge and skills in a practical learning environment, development of key skills that prove their aptitude in digital information technology, such as project planning, designing and creating user interfaces, creating dashboards to present and interpret data.

Computer Technology continues to advance rapidly and the way that technology is consumed has been changing at a fast pace over recent years.  Businesses today require an ever-increasing number of technologically aware individuals and this qualification is intended to help you develop the skills you will need in the future across a wide range of job roles.  Be ready for the challenges of tomorrow’s world.

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

• explore user interface design and development principles

• investigate how to use project planning techniques to manage a digital project

• discover how to develop and review a digital user interface

Component 2 - Collecting, Presenting and Interpreting Data

• explore how data impacts on individuals and organisations

• develop a dashboard using data manipulation tools

• draw conclusions and make recommendations on data intelligence

Component 3 - Effective Digital Working Practices

explore how organisations use digital systems and the wider implications associated with their use

Exam and Coursework Information

All lessons are working with IT either developing understanding of designing and developing materials for controlled assessment tasks

The Course is Assessed 

Component 1 - Controlled Assessments -  Exploring User Interface Design Principles and Project Planning Techniques  30%

Component 2 - Controlled Assessment -  Collecting, Presenting and Interpreting Data30%

Component 3 - Examination -  Effective Digital Working Practices 40%