INTERNATIONAL ADVANCED LEVEL - Edexcel

INTERNATIONAL ADVANCED LEVEL

Applied ICT

SPECIFICATION

Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary in Applied ICT (XIT01) Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level in Applied ICT (YIT01) For first teaching in September 2016 First examination June 2017 Issue 1

INTERNATIONAL ADVANCED LEVEL

Applied ICT

SPECIFICATION

Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary in Applied ICT (XIT01) Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level in Applied ICT (YIT01)

For first teaching in September 2016 First examination June 2017

Acknowledgements This specification has been produced by Pearson on the basis of consultation with teachers, examiners, consultants and other interested parties. Pearson would like to thank all those who contributed their time and expertise to the specification's development.

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About this specification

Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level in Applied ICT is designed for use in schools and colleges outside the United Kingdom. It is part of a suite of International Advanced Level qualifications offered by Pearson.

This qualification is not accredited or regulated by any UK regulatory body.

This specification includes the following key features.

Structure: six units, modular qualification. Five mandatory units and one optional unit.

Content: relevant, engaging to an international audience.

Assessment: four units are internally assessed and the evidence is presented as either an ebook or eportfolio. Two units are externally assessed and students will be required to use computer systems throughout the assessment.

Approach: independent learning and critical thinking skills incorporating synoptic assessment at International A2.

Specification updates

This specification is Issue 1 and is valid for the Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary and International Advanced Level examination from 2017. If there are any significant changes to the specification Pearson will write to centres to let them know. Changes will also be posted on our website.

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Using this specification

This specification has been designed to give guidance to teachers and encourage effective delivery of the qualification. The following information will help you get the most out of the content and guidance.

Compulsory content: as a minimum, all the bullet points in the content must be taught.

Examples: throughout the unit content, we have included examples of what could be covered or what might support teaching and learning. It is important to note that examples are for illustrative purposes only and centres can use other examples. We have included examples that are easily understood and recognised by international centres.

Unit assessments use a range of material and are not limited to the examples given. Teachers should deliver the qualification using a good range of examples to support the assessment of the unit content.

Depth and breadth of content: teachers should use the full range of content and all the assessment objectives given in the unit.

Qualification abbreviations

International Advanced Level ? IAL

International Advanced Subsidiary ? IAS

International A2 (the additional content required for an IAL) ? IA2

Qualification aims and objectives

The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to:

? develop a broad range of ICT skills and knowledge of the uses of ICT in vocational contexts, as a basis for progression to further learning in ICT-related fields, including progression from IAS to IA2

? develop knowledge and understanding of the components, functions and applications of information systems in a range of organisations

? develop an understanding of the main principles of solving problems using ICT and development of the skills necessary to apply this understanding

? apply their knowledge and understanding of ICT and use skills (e.g. planning, research, evaluation, problem solving) in vocational contexts

? develop an understanding of the impact of information systems on organisations' personnel, policies and practices

? develop project management skills and an understanding of the need to work with others.

Contents

Qualification at a glance

Qualification structure Unit overview

Applied ICT unit content

Unit 1: The Information Age Unit 2: The Digital Economy Unit 3: The Knowledge Worker Unit 4: Using Database Software Unit 5: Managing ICT Projects Unit 6: Using Multimedia Software Unit 7: Using Spreadsheet Software Unit 8: Customising Applications

Assessment information

Assessment objectives and weightings Relationship of assessment objectives to units Assessment availability and first award

Administration and general information

External assessment Internal assessment Applying the mark bands Quality of Written Communication Eportfolio Security and backups Entries Resitting of units Forbidden combinations Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice Language of assessment Access arrangements Reasonable adjustments Special consideration

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Further information

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Malpractice

196

Candidate malpractice

196

Staff/centre malpractice

196

Awarding and reporting

196

Performance descriptions

197

Unit results

197

Qualification results

197

Support, training and resources

199

Support

199

Training

199

Resources

200

Specifications, Sample Assessment Materials and Teacher Support

Materials

200

Appendices

201

Appendix A: Unit mapping

203

Appendix B: Performance descriptions

205

Appendix C: The context for the development of this qualification 211

Appendix D: Transferable skills

213

Appendix E: Level 3 Extended Project qualification

215

Appendix F: Codes

217

Appendix G: Glossary

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