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

This qualification is tested through a mixture of set coursework and examination.

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