BTEC Digital Information and Technology

Qualification - BTEC Level 1/Level 2 in Digital Information Technology

COURSE OVERVIEW

The BTEC Level 1/Level 2 in Digital Information Technology is for learners who want to learn a strong mix of creative design and technical knowledge. This is a new digital qualification that gives students a real insight into the modern fundamentals of IT. The creativity of the User Interface design element and the opportunity to work towards a realistic work scenario.

ASSESSMENT METHOD

COMPONENT 1/COMPONENT 2 (Internal Assessments) These internal assessments have been designed to relate to achievement through realistic tasks and activities. This style of assessment promotes deep learning through ensuring the connection between knowledge and practice. COMPONENT 1 develops your understanding of what makes an effective user interface and you will plan, design and create your own user interface. COMPONENT 2 helps you understand the characteristics of data and information and how they help organisations in decision making. You will use data manipulation methods to create a dashboard to present and draw conclusions from information.

COMPONENT 3 (External Assessment) There is one external assessment, component 3, which provides the main assessment for the qualification. It directly builds on components 1 and 2, and enables learning to be brought together and related to a real-life situation. The external assessment is structured to be relevant to IT.

SKILLS REQUIRED

There are no formal entry requirements. It is assumed that learners are studying GCSEs and other BTEC Tech Award qualifications alongside this.

POST-16 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Ideal for learners who want to progress to a digital Apprenticeship or BTEC Level 3 Nationals. This is also a stepping stone to careers like IT Project Management, Technical Support and Cyber Security.