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

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Contents

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1 About these Qualifications

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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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2.2

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AS Units

A2 Units

Unit Content

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3.2

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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

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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

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5.4

5.5

5.6

5.7

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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

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Overlap with other Qualifications

Progression from these Qualifications

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6.5

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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.

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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.

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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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