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Are you?
Are you?
keen to use computers/digital devices for more than just playing games or watching videos?
keen to develop your coding and programming skills?
able to interrogate and manage data to inform your choice of digital tools?
good at problem solving?
If so, GCSE Digital Technology could be the course for you.
Why should I study this course?
Why should I study this course?
By studying WJEC GCSE qualification in Digital Technology, you will be introduced to a broad-based qualification that allows learners to build on the digital skills, knowledge and understanding that is used both in their school and everyday lives. The qualification is designed for learners who wish to begin their journey towards a career that utilises digital technologies or to progress onto advanced level programmes of learning involving digital technologies.
The qualification will allow learners to develop their understanding of the range of digital technology systems at use in our connected and globalised society. It will also allow learners to explore the ever-evolving nature of digital technology systems and how these systems can be used productively, creatively and safely. This WJEC GCSE specification in Digital Technology will enable learners to:
The qualification will allow learners to develop their understanding of the range of digital technology systems at use in our connected and globalised society. It will also allow learners to explore the ever-evolving nature of digital technology systems and how these systems can be used productively, creatively and safely. This WJEC GCSE specification in Digital Technology will enable learners to:
• become independent, confident and knowledgeable users of existing, new and emerging digital technologies
• become independent, confident and knowledgeable users of existing, new and emerging digital technologies
• develop knowledge of different digital technology systems used across a range of occupational sectors
• develop knowledge of different digital technology systems used across a range of occupational sectors
• understand the impact digital technologies can have on individuals and wider society and the ways in which they can bring about change
• understand the impact digital technologies can have on individuals and wider society and the ways in which they can bring about change
• develop skills in organising and analysing data to identify trends and audiences
• develop skills in organising and analysing data to identify trends and audiences
• become creators of digital products, in a variety of formats and for a variety of purposes, that meet specified, authentic needs
• become creators of digital products, in a variety of formats and for a variety of purposes, that meet specified, authentic needs
• develop transferable skills in using a range of hardware and software
• develop transferable skills in using a range of hardware and software
• develop their understanding of the systems development life cycle and of how ideas can become products.
• develop their understanding of the systems development life cycle and of how ideas can become products.
Unit 1
The Digital World
Overview of unit
• digital technology systems
• the value of digital technology
• perspectives on digital technology.
Areas of content
Learners should be given the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of the six areas below:
1.1 Data
1.2 Digital technology systems
1.3 Digital communications
1.4 The digital shift: work, trade and monetisation
1.5 Securing data and systems
1.6 Emerging and evolving digital technologies
Unit 2
Digital Practices
Overview of unit
• interrogating spreadsheet data
• data-informed digital products.
• using html coding to create a web based product.
Areas of content
Learners should be given the opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of the four areas below:
2.1 Data management and analysis
2.2 Proposing and designing digital products
2.3 Implementation
2.4 Testing and evaluating digital products and development approaches
Unit 3
Communicating in
the Digital World
Overview of unit
• social media and online marketing communications
• creating digital assets and planning digital communications.
Areas of content
Learners should be given the opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of the areas below:
3.1 Digital marketing investigation
3.2 Developing and implementing a digital marketing strategy
How is this course assessed?
Unit 1: The Digital World
On-screen examination: 1 hour 30 minutes - 40% of qualification - 80 marks. An assessment (taken on-screen), comprising of a range of question types to assess specification content related to digital technology systems, the value of digital technology and perspectives on digital technology. All questions are compulsory.
Unit 2: Digital Practices
Non-exam assessment (NEA): 20 hours - 40% of qualification - 80 marks. A non-examined assessment comprising of two sections. In Section A candidates will interrogate a supplied data set imported into a spreadsheet in order to inform Section B, where they will create a website using HTML and CSS coding and incorporating an animation related to a given scenario set by the exam board.
Unit 3: Communicating in the Digital World
Non-exam assessment (NEA): 10 hours - 20% of qualification - 60 marks. A non-examined assessment focusing on marketing digital assets using social media. Candidates will create digital assets related to a given scenario set by the exam board and then formulate an online digital communications campaign.
This linear qualification is un-tiered. It will be available in the summer series each year. Unit 1, Unit 2 and Unit 3 will be assessed for the first time in 2028 and the qualification will be awarded for the first time in summer 2028.
What can I do next with this qualification?
What can I do next with this qualification?
Apply to take A' Levels in the sixth form
Apply for a range of ICT and Business based courses at college
Recommended Entry Requirements & Additional Relevant Information:
Recommended Entry Requirements & Additional Relevant Information:
Pupils should be confident in using ICT for work purposes, just because you like playing games or watching YouTube videos on a computer does not make you suitable for this course. You will be required to complete two substantial pieces of coursework that will involve developing your own webpages, creating and developing an animation and also creating and editing a video.
Pupils who are prepared to work hard and take responsibility for their own projects using a variety of digital tools and skills would be suitable for this course.
This course combines particularly well with Retail Business, Digital Media & Film, Maths, Sciences, Music Technology and Product Design.
HTML Practice Tasks
Why not have a go at some HTML coding for yourself to see if you are suitable for this course. Click on the links in the list to the right to build your first website using HTML coding.
If you find this type of work interesting then the GCSE Digital Technology course is for you.
digital-technology-options-evening-flyer.pdfwjec-gcse-digital-technology-specification-e.pdfFor further information contact: craig.hamilton@yht.wales
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