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
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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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13 43 67 79 91 117 141 165
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191 191 192 193 193 193 193 194 194
194 194 194 195 195
Further information
195
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
219
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