CCEA
Level 3
QN: 601/8488/7
Curriculum Active
CCEA Level 3 Advanced GCE in Digital Technology
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by CCEA. Classified as a GCE A Level.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
CCEA
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
Flexible
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Approaches to Systems Development
Methodologies and Tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain methodologies such as SSADM and RAD
- Use tools like DFDs and ERDs
2
Approaches to Systems Development
Systems Development Lifecycle
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the stages of the systems development lifecycle
- Compare different lifecycle models
3
Data Modelling
Entity Relationship Modelling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Construct ER diagrams
- Identify entities, attributes, and relationships
4
Data Modelling
Normalisation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Normalise data to 3NF
- Explain the purpose of normalisation
5
Database Systems
Database Concepts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Define database terms
- Explain DBMS functions
6
Database Systems
SQL
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Write SQL queries for data manipulation
- Use DDL and DML
7
Digital Technology and Society
Impact of Digital Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse social and economic impacts
- Discuss digital divide
8
Digital Technology and Society
Legal and Ethical Issues
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss data protection and copyright
- Evaluate ethical implications
9
Web Application Development
Client-Side Technologies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Develop web pages using HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Explain DOM manipulation
10
Web Application Development
Server-Side Technologies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Develop server-side scripts
- Connect to databases
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/8488/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- CCEA
- Qualification Type
- GCE A Level
- Operational Start
- Sept 2016
- Operational End
- Aug 2029