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Kingswood Secondary Academy

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IT

KS4:

At KS4 we offer the Cambridge National IT Level 2 qualification. The qualification will encourage independence, creativity and awareness of the I.T. and digital media sector. There are 2 units of coursework; R060: Data manipulation using spreadsheets and R070: Using Augmented Reality to present information and 1 exam; R050: IT in the digital world. The coursework has a weighting of 30% each and the exam has a weighting of 40%.

Each unit covers:

R050: IT in the digital world This is assessed by taking an exam. In this unit you will learn about design and testing concepts for creating an IT solution or product, and the uses of IT in the digital world. Topics include: o Design Tools o Human Computer Interface (HCI) in everyday life o Data and testing o Cyber-security and legislation o Digital Communications o Internet of Everything (IoE).

R060: Data manipulation using spreadsheets This is assessed by completing a set assignment. In this unit you will learn how to plan, design, create, test and evaluate a data manipulation spreadsheet solution to meet client’s requirements. You will be able to evaluate your solution based on the user requirements. Topics include: o Planning and designing the spreadsheet solution o Creating the spreadsheet solution o Testing the spreadsheet solution o Evaluating the spreadsheet solution.

R070: Using Augmented Reality to present information This is assessed by completing a set assignment. In this unit you will learn how to design, create, test and review an Augmented Reality model prototype to meet a client’s requirements. Topics include: o Augmented Reality (AR) o Designing an Augmented Reality (AR) model prototype o Creating an Augmented Reality (AR) model prototype o Testing and reviewing.

  • Ofsted
  • NOS
  • NOS 2
  • Career Mark
  • DofE
  • London Institute