Cambridge OCR
Level 2
QN: 603/0373/6
Curriculum Active
Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in IT
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Cambridge OCR. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 840 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Cambridge OCR
Syllabus Units
18 Units
Guided Hours
840 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Building IT systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of IT technical support
- Be able to design IT systems to meet business needs
- Be able to select the components for the designed IT systems
- Be able to build and configure IT systems to meet business needs
2
Creating a computer network
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the components of computer networks
- Be able to prepare for the installation of computer networks to meet business needs
- Be able to create computer networks to meet business needs
- Be able to secure computer networks to meet business needs
3
Creating business solutions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of the digital business practitioner
- Be able to design solutions to meet business needs
- Be able to present business solutions to stakeholders
- Be able to use IT applications to meet business needs
4
Creating mobile applications for business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the uses of mobile applications within business environments
- Be able to create mobile applications to meet business requirements
- Be able to improve mobile applications based on feedback
5
Creating programming solutions for business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the roles of software practitioners
- Be able to research the features of programming languages used for business solutions
- Be able to plan business solutions using programming languages
- Be able to create business solutions using programming languages
6
Creating visual business products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about creating visual products for business
- Be able to select software and hardware for creating visual products for business needs
- Be able to create visual products to meet a business need
- Be able to improve visual products to meet business needs
7
Creating websites
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how websites are used by organisations
- Be able to review existing websites in relation to business needs
- Be able to create or modify components of websites to meet business needs
- Be able to update websites to meet business needs
8
Essentials of cyber security
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about aspects of cyber security
- Understand the threats and vulnerabilities that can result in cyber security attacks
- Understand how organisations/individuals can minimise impacts from cyber security incidents
9
Essentials of IT
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about hardware components
- Know about software components
- Know how to install and upgrade hardware and software
- Know about the use of the World Wide Web (WWW)
- Know about the benefits of using IT in business
10
Games creation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the fundamentals of games design
- Be able to generate game designs
- Be able to create games from game designs
- Be able to recommend additional features for game designs
11
IT hardware installation and upgrade
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the reasons for installing and upgrading IT hardware
- Be able to prepare for IT hardware installation and upgrade
- Be able to install and upgrade IT hardware
12
IT software installation and upgrade
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the reasons for installing and upgrading IT software
- Be able to prepare for IT software installation and upgrade
- Be able to install and upgrade IT software
13
Participating in a project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about individual roles within project teams
- Be able to contribute to projects
- Be able to review personal effectiveness within project teams
14
Pitching the product
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the communication methods used to pitch a product to internal stakeholders
- Be able to pitch products to internal stakeholders
- Be able to reflect on pitching approaches
15
Supporting IT functions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how organisations use IT support
- Be able to diagnose hardware faults
- Be able to diagnose software faults
- Be able to recommend maintenance activities
16
Using data analysis software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the data used by business
- Be able to select software to analyse data for business purposes
- Be able to use software to analyse data for business purposes
- Be able to present the results of data analysis to the client
17
Using emerging technologies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about technologies that are currently emerging
- Be able to explore how emerging technologies can support business needs
- Be able to reflect on future impacts of emerging technologies
18
Using social media channels for business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the social media channels used in business
- Be able to select social media channels to meet business needs
- Be able to create content for social media channels to meet business needs
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/0373/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Cambridge OCR
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2017