Pearson
Level 2
QN: 501/1381/1
Curriculum Active
Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in ICT Systems and Principles
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 3600 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
60 Units
Guided Hours
3600 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Access Network Techniques and Applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure, physical components, and transmission media employed in access networks
- Understand the effects of line impairments on transmitted goals
- Understand the operations, capabilities and applications of time division multiplexing (TDM) systems
- Understand the operations, capabilities and applications of digital subscriber lines (DSL) systems
2
Advanced data representation and manipulation for IT
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to apply matrix methods
- Be able to apply series, probability and recursions
- Be able to apply graph theory
3
An Introduction to Communication Technologies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the difference between LANs & WANs
- Be able to connect and troubleshoot data communications systems
- Know the importance of addressing schemes in a data net
- Understand the OSI reference model
4
An Introduction to Telephony Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the basic principles of speech encoding and compression
- Know the capabilities and topology of the public switched telephony net
5
Communicating in the IT Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to communicate information to suit audience, purpose and content
- Be able to use IT tools to communicate and exchange information
- Understand the impact of IT on individuals, communities and society
6
Communication and Employability Skills for IT
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand the personal attributes valued by employers
- Understand the principles of effective communication
- Be able to use IT to communicate effectively
- Be able to address personal development needs
7
Communication Technologies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the communication principles of computer networks
- Know the main elements of data communications systems
- Be able to implement different forms of net
- work communications
8
Communications Equipment Installation Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to plan for the safe installation of communications technology equipment
- Be able to survey
- prepare and install housing for communications technology equipment
- Be able to equip communications technology equipment housing using safe working practices
- Be able to install and terminate cable links to communications technology equipment
9
Communications for Engineering Technicians
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to interpret and use engineering sketches/circuit/net
- work diagrams to communicate technical information
- Be able to use verbal and written communication skills in engineering settings
- Be able to obtain and use engineering information
- Be able to use information and communication technology (ICT) to present information in engineering settings
10
Communications Workshop Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the health and safety precautions and procedures within an engineering workshop environment
- Be able to use tool husbandry and control methods in a workshop environment
- Be able to manufacture support plates to hold cables and
- Be able to manufacture electrical cable connections
11
Computer Networks
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know types of net
- work systems and protocols
- Understand the key components used in networking
- Know the services provided by net
- work systems
- Be able to make networked systems secure
12
Computer Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the common components of computer systems
- Know the different uses of computer systems
- Be able to connect computer hardware
- Be able to configure computer software
13
Core Network Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure of the public switched telephone net
- Understand the principles of optical fibre technology and their application in optical networks
- Understand the operation of mobile networks with reference to the role of their major net
- work elements
14
Data Representation and Manipulation for IT
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Manipulate real numbers and integers
- Use co-ordinate systems and vectors, and linear transformations
- Use simple functions and basic algebraic operations
- Apply Boolean algebra to problem situations
15
Doing Business Online
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different online business activities
- Know what to consider when setting up an online business
- Understand the operation of an online business
- Understand the benefits of an online business presence.
16
e-Commerce
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the technologies required for an e-commerce system
- Understand the impact of e-commerce on organisations
- Understand the effects of e-commerce on society
- Be able to plan e-commerce strategies
17
Electrical and Electronic Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use circuit theory to determine voltage, current and resistance in direct current (DC) circuits
- Understand the concepts of capacitance and determine capacitance values in DC circuits
- Know the principles and properties of magnetism
- Be able to use single-phase alternating current (AC) theory
18
Fault Diagnosis and Maintenance of Communications Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to diagnose communications equipment fault conditions with the aid of test instruments and record results
- Understand the principles of calibration and configuration of electronic test equipment
- Understand the need for scheduled maintenance, maintenance procedures and the responsibilities of a technical support team
19
Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key features of health and safety legislation and regulations
- Know how to identify and control hazards in the workplace
- Be able to carry out a risk assessment, identifying control measures
- Understand the methods used when reporting and recording accidents and incidents
20
Impact of the Use of IT on Business Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the effect of developments in information technology on organisations
- Understand how organisations respond to information technology developments
- Be able to propose improvements to business systems using IT
21
Information Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how organisations use business information
- Understand the issues related to use of information
- Know the features and functions of information systems
- Be able to use IT tools to produce management information
22
IT Fault Diagnosis and Remedy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the procedures used in the IT diagnostics process
- Be able to identify the ca
- use of common faults
- Be able to apply suitable remedies to identified faults
23
IT Support
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the common issues IT users may experience
- Be able to record user support requests
- Be able to provide IT support
- Understand the importance of trends in IT support requests
24
IT Technical Support
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the tools and techniques used for technical support
- Understand how organisational policies and procedures influence technical support
- Be able to gather information to provide advice and guidance
- Be able to communicate advice and guidance
25
Maintaining Computer Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the organisational issues related to computer system maintenance
- Know how to plan computer system maintenance
- Be able to perform routine housekeeping on computer systems
- Be able to monitor and improve systems performance
26
Manage BOWMAN Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to command a radio detachment
- Manage BOWMAN and non BOWMAN equipment
- Be able to supervise battery charging, Advise on communication security and electronic warfare matters
27
Manage BOWMAN Signals Training
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to manage unit or sub-unit signals training
28
Managing Networks
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about networking management tools and technologies
- Understand net
- work management functions
- Be able to carry out net
- work management activities
29
Mathematics for IT
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how numbers are represented in computer memory
- Be able to apply Boolean algebra
- Be able to use simple functions
- Be able to apply statistical techniques
30
Mathematics for IT Practitioners
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- L01 Be able to apply matrix methods
- Be able to apply sequences and series, probability and recursion
- Be able to apply number systems
- Be able to interpret data
31
Mobile Communications Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the uses and features of mobile communications devices
- Know the communication technologies used in mobile devices
- Understand the implications of mobile communications technology
- Be able to set up mobile communications devices
32
Networked Systems Security
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the types and sources of net
- work attacks
- Know about security related hardware and software
- Understand organisational aspects of net
- work security
- Be able to apply system security
33
Networking principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand physical and logical topologies and systems
- Understand the Open System Interconnection (OSI) model
- Understand the Internet Protocol Suite
34
Operate BOWMAN Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate the Local Area Sub-system (LAS), Construct an antenna for advanced communications
- Establish communications using re-broadcast facilities
- Operate the Key Encryption Key (KEK) fill Device
- Operate Common Battlefield Application Toolset (ComBAT)
35
Presenting Information Using IT
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of different document types
- Know appropriate software to present and communicate information
- Be able to produce appropriate documents for different audiences
- Be able to review documents
36
Principles and Applications of Electronic Devices and Circuits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the function and operation of diodes, transistors and logic gates
- Be able to build and test operational amplifier-based analogue circuits
- Be able to build and test combinational and sequential logic circuits
- Be able to use computer-based simulation software packages to construct and test the operation of analogue and digital circuits
37
Principles of BOWMAN Digitization
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the functionality of BOWMAN Digitization
38
Principles of ICT system and data security
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the common types of threat to ICT systems and data
- Know how to protect ICT systems, Be aware of the applications of cryptography to ICT systems and data
39
Project Planning using IT
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare for a project
- Be able to produce a project plan
- Be able to follow a project plan to implement a project
- Be able review a project to ensure it meets its goals
40
Project Planning With IT
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how projects are managed
- Be able to plan projects using IT
- Be able to follow project plans
- Be able to review the project management process
41
Setting up an IT Network
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the current use of computer networks
- Know the features and services of local and wide area net
- work technologies
- Understand how net
- work hardware and software components are connected
- Be able to set up a simple local area net
42
Software design fundamentals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of software design
- Apply the techniques of software design
43
Software testing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about testing strategies and techniques
- Contribute to a test process for a software solution
44
Supervise BOWMAN Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to command a radio detachment, Supervise BOWMAN and non BOWMAN equipment
- Be able to supervise battery charging
45
Supporting Organisations with IT
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the ways in which organisations use IT
- Understand the reasons why organisations use IT
- Understand the impact of IT on individuals and organisations
- Be able to plan a working environment to incoroporate IT
46
Systems Analysis and Design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of systems analysis and design
- Be able to carry out a structured analysis of business systems requirements
- Be able to design business systems solutions
47
Systems Architecture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the representation of information within a computer
- Know and use and operating environment, Be aware of the communication processes in distributed operating systems and computer networks
48
Telecommunications principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principals of alternating current (AC) circuits
- Understand the effects of line impairments on a transmitted signal
- Apply the characteristics of transmission lines
- Understand the transmission of digital signals over transmission media
- Understand the process of modulating an analogue carrier frequency using digital signals
- Be able to apply the process of multiplexing digital and analogue signals over transmission media
49
Telecommunications Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the facilities and applications of Public Switched Telephone Net
- work (PSTN) and Integrated Services Digital Net
- work (ISDN) services
- Understand the operation, characteristics and applications of Wide Area Net
- work (WAN) services
- Understand the operation, administration, characteristics and capabilities of the internet
- Understand the principles and capabilities of modern mobile communication services
50
Telecommunications Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how telecommunication systems are linked
- Understand how analogue and digital signals carry data
- Understand multiplexing in telecommunications networks
- Be able to connect telecommunications for a local system
51
Telephony Voice Systems Operation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand service issues relating to a public telephony system
- Understand the operation and capabilities of a packet-switched telephony system
- Understand the operation of a circuit-switched telephony system
- Understand the principles of speech encoding and compression
52
Web development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand web architecture and components
- Understand the technologies that can be used to built and operate a website
- Develop a web-site specification
- Implement elements of a web-site
53
Web Fundamentals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know web architecture and components
- Know about the technologies used to build and operate websites
- Implement specified components of a web-site
54
Working in the IT industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the characteristics that are valued by employers in the IT industry
- Know the common job roles undertaken by people working in the IT industry
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 501/1381/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2010