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OCR LEVEL 3 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN IT
Curriculum Leader: Mrs R Rogerson
The level 3 Cambridge Technicals Diploma in IT is a natural follow on from the level 2 OCR course that all
pupils will have studied at Key Stage 4, however it is NOT a requirement that students should have followed
an optional ICT course at KS4. The assessment is all coursework but students will complete 6 units over 2
years. The course allows for flexibility with the choice of units that make up the qualification that can be
tailored to student's needs and skills and are wholly internally assessed.
There is no AS Level equivalent for this course so it should be treated as a two year course.
Mandatory Units:
Communication and Employment Skills for IT
This unit will equip students to use a variety of communication skills, and provide them with an
understanding of the skills an employer wants and how to adapt the message to their audience.
Information Systems
This unit demonstrates the type of information held in the workplace, how it can be used to gain a
competitive edge and how it must comply with legislation.
Optional Units
In addition the students will complete 4 optional units. These will be chosen depending partly on student
interest we will have topics like website production, interactive media, E-Commerce and Project Planning
plus many more to choose from.
MATHEMATICS
Curriculum Leader: Ms M Lee
Year 12 – AS
Pure Mathematics and Mechanics or Statistics
C1: Core 1 Pure Mathematics
C2: Core 2 Pure Mathematics
Then either S1 (Statistics 1) or M1 (Mechanics 1)
Any student with a good grade B, A or A* will be considered for this course - this must include at least a Grade B in
the final GCSE unit.
Method of Assessment
Assessment is 100% examination with 3 x 1½ hour papers. The first of these is taken in January of Year 12 with
the remaining two taken in June at the end of Year 12.
Year 13 – A2
Mathematics with Mechanics or Statistics
C3: Core 3 Pure Mathematics
C4: Core 4 Pure Mathematics
Together with S2 (Statistics 2) or M2 (Mechanics 2)
Students who successfully pass the AS exam with at least a grade D will complete the full A level course with 3
further modules assessed by 3 x 1½ hour papers taken in January and June of Year 13.
Method of Assessment
3 module papers of 1½ hours each.
Additional Information
Students taking Statistics will cover work on practical statistics and theoretical probability models. It will be useful
for those also taking Geography, Psychology, Business / Economics or Biology.
Students taking Mechanics will cover work on Forces and Motion which will be useful for those taking Physics or
considering a career in Engineering.
Entry requirements
A/A* or grade in GCSE Mathematics. Very high grade B applicants will be considered if they are recommended
by their Mathematics teacher.
OPPORTUNITY AND ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL
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