Pearson
Level 3
QN: 501/1435/9
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in ICT Systems and Principles
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 3700 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
62 Units
Guided Hours
3700 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
Install and configure ICT equipment and operating systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to prepare hardware/equipment for installation
- Install and configure hardware/equipment, will be able to test installed hardware/equipment
- carry out and document the installationand upgrade of an operating system, will be able to configure and test an installed operating system
23
Install, configure and upgrade ICT software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for the installation of software
- Install and configure a range of system and application software
- be able to check the system operates as planned during and after installation of system and application software, Re
- solve unwanted changes to the system caused by installation and configuration of system and application software
24
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
25
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
26
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
27
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
28
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
29
Manage BOWMAN Signals Training
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to manage unit or sub-unit signals training
30
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
31
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
32
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
33
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
34
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
35
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
36
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)
37
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
38
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
39
Principles of BOWMAN Digitization
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the functionality of BOWMAN Digitization
40
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
41
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
42
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
43
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
44
Software design fundamentals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of software design
- Apply the techniques of software design
45
Software testing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about testing strategies and techniques
- Contribute to a test process for a software solution
46
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
47
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
48
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
49
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
50
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
51
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
52
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
53
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
54
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
55
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
56
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)
- 501/1435/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2010