Information & Communication Technology

Information & Communication Technology

Head of ICT: Mr M Chesters

Specification Link :  https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/610951-specification-cambridge-nationals-it-j836.pdf

Qualification Level and Examination Board: Level 1 and 2 Cambridge Nationals IT Level 1/Level 2 (J836) 

How is the course assessed?

IT in the digital world

• • Written paper, OCR set and marked

  • 1 hour 30 mins 

Data manipulation using spreadsheets

• • Centre-assessed tasks, OCR moderated

Using augmented reality to present information

• • Centre-assessed tasks, OCR moderated

What is the content of the course?

R050: IT in the digital world

• • Introduces students to design and testing concepts for creating an IT solution or product, and the uses of IT in the digital world. 

R060: Data manipulation using spreadsheets

• • Develops students' ability to plan, design, create, and evaluate spreadsheet solutions to meet client requirements. Focuses on tools, techniques, testing, and user-centred design to evaluate their solution based on the user requirements.

R070: Using augmented reality to present information

• • Introduces students to the purpose, types, and uses of augmented reality (AR) in various contexts and on different devices. Enables them to design and prototype AR models using specific tools and techniques.

What could I study Post-16?

• IB Digital Society

• Level 2 or 3 IT & Computing

What possible careers could I have?

• IT Support Specialist: troubleshoot user issues and provide technical support in various settings.

• Web Developer Assistant: assist web developers with basic coding, website testing, and data entry tasks.

• Junior Data Analyst: entry-level data analysis roles, where you can learn further techniques and tools on the job.

• IT Field Technician: installing, maintaining, and repairing computer systems and networks in businesses or schools.

Additional information

Students are expected to have an interest in the subject as we will be meeting some of the more advanced features of the ICT suite available. The extended tasks will need students to be dedicated to meeting deadlines and working independently at times.