CAMBRIDGE NATIONAL IN IT
EXAMINATION BOARD
OCR SYLLABUS: J836
ASSESSMENT
- NEA Coursework x2
- Exam x1 unit
Course Content
The course is an applied learning subject with practical and theoretical elements. It is equivalent to 1 GCSE and is a modular not linear course; students are formally assessed after each unit and not just at the end of year 11.
The Cambridge National in IT will inspire and equip students with the confidence to use skills that are relevant to the IT sector and more widely. It covers the use of IT in the digital world, Internet of Everything, data manipulation, human-computer interface (HCI) and augmented reality.
R050 IT in the Digital World
This is assessed by taking an exam in year 11.
In this unit, you will learn about design and testing concepts for creating an IT solution or product, and the uses of IT in the digital world.
Topics include:
- Design Tools
- Human-Computer Interface (HCI) in Everyday Life
- Data and testing
- Cyber-security and legislation
- Digital Communications
- Internet of Everything (IoE).
R060 Data manipulation using spreadsheets
This is assessed by completing a set assignment (NEA).
In this unit you will learn how to plan, design, create, test and evaluate a data manipulation spreadsheet solution to meet client’s requirements. You will be able to evaluate your solution based on the user requirements.
Topics include:
- Planning and designing the spreadsheet solution
- Creating the spreadsheet solution
- Testing the spreadsheet solution
- Evaluating the spreadsheet solution.
R070 Using Augmented Reality to present information
This is assessed by completing a set assignment (NEA).
In this unit you will learn how to design, create, test and review an Augmented Reality model prototype to meet a client’s requirements.
Topics include:
- Augmented Reality (AR)
- Designing an Augmented Reality (AR) model prototype
- Creating an Augmented Reality (AR) model prototype
- Testing and reviewing.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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