OCR Nationals

ICT

This course has been developed to recognise learners skills, knowledge and understanding of Information and Communication Technology functions, environments and operations. The learners carry out a range of tasks that have been designed to recognise their achievements in a modern, practical way that is relevant to the workplace.

Specification aims

These qualifications specifically aim to:

1. develop candidates' knowledge and understanding of the ICT sector and the chosen specialist pathway if selected
2. develop candidates' skills, knowledge and understanding in contexts that are directly relevant to employment situations, thereby enhancing their employability within the ICT sector
3. develop candidates' ability to work autonomously and effectively in a ICT context
4. enable candidates to develop knowledge and understanding in specialist areas of ICT, and demonstrate the skills needed to participate in the operation and development of real ICT organisations
5. encourage progression by assisting in the development of skills, knowledge and understanding that candidates will need to access further or higher education programmes or occupational training on a full-time or part-time basis
6. encourage progression by assisting in the development of skills, knowledge and understanding that candidates will need to enter employment or enhance their current employment status
7. promote interaction between employers, centres and candidates by relating teaching and assessment to real organisations.

How will this qualification be assessed?

All units are centre-assessed and externally moderated by OCR. There are no timetabled exams for this qualification; candidates may complete units at a time that suits the centre. The full award and units from this qualification are graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction.

Approval and Funding

OCR National qualifications have been accredited at Level 1, 2 and 3 of the National Qualifications Framework and eligible for funding under the Learning and Skills Council's Section 96/97 arrangements.

List of Unit Titles

• Unit 1 Digital business communication
• Unit 2 Collaborative working
• Unit 3 Problem solving
• Unit 4 Creating a digital showcase
• Unit 5 Advanced spreadsheets
• Unit 6 Advanced databases
• Unit 7 Desktop publishing
• Unit 8 Career planning for ICT
• Unit 9 Work experience for ICT
• Unit 10 Digital imaging photography
• Unit 11 Digital video
• Unit 12 Digital audio
• Unit 13 Music technology
• Unit 14 Cartooning and animation
• Unit 15 Art and animation for computer games
• Unit 16 Programming for computer games
• Unit 17 Computer games production
• Unit 18 Computer games technology
• Unit 19 CAD/CAM
• Unit 20 Web authoring
• Unit 21 Hosting and managing websites
• Unit 22 Databases for E-commerce
• Unit 23 Web security and regulations
• Unit 24 Internet past, present and future
• Unit 25 Scripting and coding for websites
• Unit 26 Project management
• Unit 27 eMarketing
• Unit 28 eCommerce
• Unit 29 Producing a business plan