CAMBRIDGE NATIONALS IT LEVEL 2

What does this qualification cover?

Studying Information Technologies will encourage students to learn about:

• Using different applications and tools to design, create and evaluate IT solutions and products
• Creating a data manipulation solution
• Creating an Augmented Reality prototype

The qualification will also help you to develop learning and skills that can be used in other life and work situations, such as:

• Planning and designing IT solutions and products for a given purpose
• Selecting the best tools and techniques to solve a problem
• Solving problems by exploring different software application tools and techniques
• Creating IT solutions and digital products
• Use of planning techniques to complete tasks in an organised and timely way
• Finding imaginative ways to solve IT problems

This qualification will complement other learning that you are completing for GCSEs or vocational qualifications at Key Stage 4 and help to prepare you for further study.

What’s included?

R050: IT in the digital world

In this unit, students will learn:

• The theoretical knowledge and understanding to apply design tools for applications,
• Principles of human computer interfaces
• Creating IT solutions or products
• Understand the uses of Internet of Everything and the application of this in everyday life
• Cyber-security and legislations related to the use of IT systems
• Types of digital communications software, devices, and distribution channels

R060: Data manipulation using spreadsheets

In this unit, students will learn:

• Skills to be able to plan and design a spreadsheet solution to meet client requirements
• Range of tools and techniques to create a spreadsheet solution based on their design, which they will test
• Evaluate their solution based on the user requirements

R070: Using augmented reality to present information

In this unit, students will learn:

• The purpose, use and types of augmented reality (AR) in different contexts and how they are used on different digital devices
• Develop the skills to be able to design and create an AR model prototype, using a range of tools and techniques
• Test and review their AR model prototype

Key Features

• One written exam (R050) 1 hour 30 minutes long.
  The exam assesses a student’s understanding of tools, techniques, methods, and processes for technological solutions, with two opportunities to take the test
• The coursework unit (R060) approximately 10 -12 hours.
  The exam will be a set assignment that assesses a student’s ability to develop a technological solution to a real-world problem
• The coursework unit (R070) approximately 10 -12 hours.
  The exam will be a set assignment that assesses a student’s ability to develop a technological solution to a real-world problem

Links to workplace

• Data Analyst
• Computer technician
• IT Manager/consultant
• Project Manager
• Cybersecurity specialist
• Digital Marketer or Business Administrator

The course is also run in parallel with industry qualifications namely: Microsoft office 2016/19 professional training.

We would love to hear from you

UTC Heathrow
Potter Street
Northwood
HA6 1QG

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Headteacher: Jasmit Kallah (Jasmit.kallah@heathrow-utc.org)

Deputy Head: Ian Wilkins (Ian.Wilkins@heathrow-utc.org)

Assistant Head & DSL (Michelle.Reeves@heathrow-utc.org)

Pastoral Support Manager & DDSL: Sarah Carey (Sarah.Carey@heathrow-utc.org)

SENDCO: Anita Nayyar (Anita.nayyar@heathrow-utc.org)

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 We are within walking distance from Northwood Hills Tube station on the Metropolitan line, and the area is well served by local buses on Pinner Road and Joel Street.

Please note, as part of our Green Travel Plan, we do not allow our older students to bring cars to the UTC.

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