Specification – AS/A Level ICT
AS/A Level GCE
GCE ICT
OCR Advanced Subsidiary GCE in ICT H117
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specification
version 5 ¨C September 2013
OCR Advanced GCE in ICT H517
QAN 500/2277/5
QAN 500/2195/3
Contents
Contents
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1 About these Qualifications
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1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
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The Two-Unit AS
The Four-Unit Advanced GCE
Qualification Titles and Levels
Aims
Prior Learning/Attainment
Summary of Content
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2.1
2.2
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AS Units
A2 Units
Unit Content
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3.2
3.3
3.4
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AS Unit G061: Information, Systems and Applications
AS Unit G062: Structured ICT Tasks
A2 Unit G063: ICT Systems, Applications and Implications
A2 Unit G064: ICT Project
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Schemes of Assessment
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4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
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AS GCE Scheme of Assessment
Advanced GCE Scheme of Assessment
Unit Order
Unit Options (at AS/A2)
Synoptic Assessment (A Level GCE)
Assessment Availability
Assessment Objectives
Quality of Written Communication
Technical Information
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5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
5.10
5.11
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Making Unit Entries
Making Qualification Entries
Grading
Result Enquiries and Appeals
Shelf-life of Units
Unit and Qualification Resits
Guided Learning Hours
Code of Practice/Subject Criteria/Common Criteria Requirements
Arrangements for Candidates with Particular Requirements
Prohibited Qualifications and Classification Code
Coursework Administration/Regulations
Other Specification Issues
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6.1
6.2
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Overlap with other Qualifications
Progression from these Qualifications
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6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
Key Skills Mapping
Spiritual, Moral, Ethical, Social, Legislative, Economic and Cultural Issues
Sustainable Development, Health and Safety Considerations and European Developments
Avoidance of Bias
Language
Disability Discrimination Act Information Relating to these Specifications
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Appendix A: Performance Descriptions
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Appendix B: Coursework Assessment Criteria A2 Unit G064: ICT Project
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Appendix C: Instructions For Teachers Unit G062: Structured ICT Tasks
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1 About these Qualifications
This booklet contains OCR¡¯s Advanced Subsidiary GCE and Advanced GCE specifications in ICT
for teaching from September 2013.
In today's world, where ICT is constantly changing, individuals will increasingly need technological
and information literacy skills that include the ability to gather, process and manipulate data. These
skills are now as essential as the traditional skills of numeracy and literacy.
The impact of ICT on society is enormous and as the percentage of businesses and households
connected to communication networks such as the internet grows, so does the need for individuals
who can master and manipulate these new technologies. As well as the rapid development of new
technologies that gather, organise and share information, familiar technologies like television,
telephone and computers are evolving and being expanded by digitised information, causing a
convergence of technologies.
GCE ICT encourages students to become discerning users of ICT. It allows them to develop a
broad range of ICT skills, knowledge and understanding. This could form a basis for progression
into further learning, including progression from AS to A2, and/or employment.
1.1
The Two-Unit AS
The Advanced Subsidiary (AS) GCE is both a ¡®stand-alone¡¯ qualification and also the first half of
the corresponding Advanced GCE. The AS GCE is assessed at a standard appropriate for
candidates who have completed the first year of study (both in terms of teaching time and content)
of the corresponding two-year Advanced GCE course, i.e. between GCSE and Advanced GCE.
The AS GCE (as of September 2013) is made up of two mandatory units, which form 50% of the
corresponding four-unit Advanced GCE.
AS Unit G061 is externally assessed, and AS Unit G062 is internally assessed through
coursework.
1.2
The Four-Unit Advanced GCE
The Advanced GCE (from September 2013) is made up of two mandatory units at AS and two
further units at A2. Of the A2 units, G063 is externally assessed, and G064 is internally assessed
through coursework.
1.3
Qualification Titles and Levels
These qualifications are shown on a certificate as:
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OCR Advanced Subsidiary GCE in ICT;
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OCR Advanced GCE in ICT.
Both qualifications are Level 3 in the National Qualification Framework (NQF).
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Aims
The aims of these specifications are to encourage candidates to develop:
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the capacity to think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically;
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the skills to work collaboratively;
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the ability to apply skills, knowledge and understanding of ICT in a range of contexts to solve
problems;
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an understanding of the consequences of using ICT on individuals, organisations and society
and of social, legal, ethical and other considerations on the use of ICT;
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an awareness of emerging technologies and an appreciation of the potential impact these may
have on individuals, organisations and society.
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Prior Learning/Attainment
No prior knowledge of ICT is assumed, although the specifications develop the aims of GCSE
specifications in ICT by enhancing and broadening the range and the understanding of the
capabilities of applications and information systems studied. The use of a range of tools and
techniques is required to solve more extensive and more complex problems.
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