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"Technology is anything that wasn't around when you were born." - Alan Kay
"Technology is anything that wasn't around when you were born." - Alan Kay
Course Details
Course Details
Award: Level 2 Certificate
Awarding Body: Pearson's
Specification Code: 603/7050/6
Specification Website: https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/btec-tec-awards/information-technology/2022/specification-and-sample-assessments/btec-tech-award-digital-information-technology-spec.pdf
Course Introduction
Course Introduction
This course focuses on building skills which will give you the confidence to progress in whatever path you choose. It is a practical introduction to life and work in the Digital Information Technology sector, so you can develop your understanding of the sector and see whether it’s an industry you would like to be in. This course allows you to apply academic knowledge to everyday and work contexts, giving you a great starting point for academic or vocational study post-16, as well as prepare you for future employment.
Year 10
Year 10
Theory
Theory
Unit 1
Exploring User Interface Design Principles and Project Planning Techniques
During Component 1, you will: 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.
Unit 2
Collecting, Presenting and Interpreting Data
During Component 2, you will: Explore how data impacts individuals and organisations. Draw conclusions and make recommendations on data intelligence. Develop a dashboard using data manipulation tools.
Year 11
Year 11
Theory
Theory
Unit 3
Effective Digital Working Practices
To achieve this aim, you will: Explore how modern information technology is evolving. Consider legal and ethical issues in data and information sharing. Understand what cyber security is and how to safeguard against it.
Assessment
Assessment
Two internally assessed assignments and one external written exam.
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