Year 1: You will study the following three mandatory units: • Unit 1: Information Technology Systems - Externally assessed through a 2 hour written examination set and marked by the exam board. • Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information - Externally assessed through a task set and marked by Pearson over 5 hours in a one-week period. • Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business - Assessed by written assignments. You will study one of the following optional units in year 1: • Unit 5: Data Modelling - Assessed by internal assignment. • Unit 6: Website Development - Assessed by internal assignment. Year 2: You will study the following three mandatory units: • Unit 4: Programming - Assessed by written assignments. • Unit 9: I.T. Project Management - Assessed by written assignments. • Unit 11: Cyber Security and Incidence Management - Externally assessed by a task set over a 9-hour period and marked by the exam board. You will also study two optional units in year 2. This course is taught using lectures, demonstrations, practical work, group activity, and individual study. Teachers are not only well-qualified and experienced but also provide students with a high level of professional support.
A minimum of five GCSEs, or equivalent, at grade A* – C or 4 – 9, including English Language, and Maths.
This National Diploma is assessed by a 5 hour practical exam, a 2 hour written exam and a portfolio.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RJ |
Year 1: You will study the following three mandatory units: • Unit 1: Information Technology Systems - Externally assessed through a 2 hour written examination set and marked by the exam board. • Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information - Externally assessed through a task set and marked by Pearson over 5 hours in a one-week period. • Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business - Assessed by written assignments. You will study one of the following optional units in year 1: • Unit 5: Data Modelling - Assessed by internal assignment. • Unit 6: Website Development - Assessed by internal assignment. Year 2: You will study the following three mandatory units: • Unit 4: Programming - Assessed by written assignments. • Unit 9: I.T. Project Management - Assessed by written assignments. • Unit 11: Cyber Security and Incidence Management - Externally assessed by a task set over a 9-hour period and marked by the exam board. You will also study two optional units in year 2. This course is taught using lectures, demonstrations, practical work, group activity, and individual study. Teachers are not only well-qualified and experienced but also provide students with a high level of professional support.
A minimum of five GCSEs, or equivalent, at grade A* – C or 4 – 9, including English Language, and Maths.
This National Diploma is assessed by a 5 hour practical exam, a 2 hour written exam and a portfolio.