Course content:
This course consists of two externally marked exams (taken in Year 12, with the chance of a resit) and three internally marked (externally moderated) project based assignments

Unit 1 Fundamentals of IT (Exam)
• Understand computer hardware
• Understand computer software
• Understand business IT systems
• Employability and communication skills
• Ethical and legal understanding

Unit 2 Global Information (Exam)
• How information is held and transmitted
• Styles, classification and management of global information
• Benefits to individuals and organisations that use information
• Regulatory framework for staring information (the law)
• Process flow of information • Information security

Unit 5 Virtual and Augmented Reality (Assignment)
• What is, and how do we use augmented and virtual reality?
• Design a virtual reality or augmented reality resource
• Create a virtual or augmented reality resource
• Predict future applications for augmented and virtual reality

Unit 17 Internet of Everything, IoE (Assignment)
• What is the internet of everything
• Repurpose current technology to extend the IoE
• Present concept ideas for development

Unit 18 Computer Systems – Hardware (Assignment)
• Understand the components of a computer
• Propose a system for a given purpose
• Build a system for a given purpose
• Test and evaluate a system for functionality

A good range of GCSEs at grades 4 to 9, including English Language at grade 5 (or above) and Maths at grade 4 (or above).

The specification and other resources can be found at https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-technicals/it-2016-suite/qualifications-at-a-glance/#level-3