ICT

This is an OCR Cambridge National - equal to a GCSE

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"The digital revolution is far more significant than the invention of writing or even printing"

Douglas Engelbart

Three reasons to take ICT

ICT will get you ready for your next steps, whether that may be college, university or employment.
ICT explores how technology works and the effects it has on society.
It covers a broad range of industry-standard systems, applications and technologies.

What students have to say about ICT

“ICT has helped with all my subjects and I am much more confident because of it."

"It is fun because you are always working on solving problems; I have learnt so much."

“ICT is everywhere now and I know it will be useful in my future career, whatever it may be."

Course content

Mandatory units

R050: IT in the digital world (External Exam Paper)

This is assessed by taking an exam. In this unit you will learn about design and testing concepts for creating an IT solution or product, and the uses of IT in the digital world. Topics include: -

Design Tools
Human Computer Interface (HCI) in everyday life
Data and testing
Cyber-security and legislation
Digital Communications
Internet of Everything (IoE).

R060: Data manipulation using spreadsheets (Externally Set and an Internal Controlled Assessment)

This is assessed by completing a set assignment. In this unit you will learn how to plan, design, create, test and evaluate a data manipulation spreadsheet solution to meet client’s requirements. You will be able to evaluate your solution based on the user requirements. Topics include:

Planning and designing the spreadsheet solution
Creating the spreadsheet solution
Testing the spreadsheet solution
Evaluating the spreadsheet solution.

R070: Using Augmented Reality to present information (Externally Set and an Internal Controlled Assessment)

This is assessed by completing a set assignment. In this unit you will learn how to design, create, test and review an Augmented Reality model prototype to meet a client’s requirements. Topics include:

Augmented Reality (AR)
Designing an Augmented Reality (AR) model prototype
Creating an Augmented Reality (AR) model prototype
Testing and reviewing.

Future career/progression possibilities

ICT can help all careers – so whether you’re looking at heading towards business studies, fashion, engineering, graphic or game designing, health or the environment, etc. you will need to know how ICT works and the impact it has.