The OCR Level 3 Cambridge Introductory Diploma (Suite 2016) offers students the opportunity to achieve an A Level equivalent qualification that is based on practical learning. The principle difference between A Level and the vocational course is the method of assessment. The vocational course is internally assessed through a series of assignments. Students continually know where they are and what they need to do to improve their grade. There are written, external exams to be sat during the course, alongside the coursework. Some of the specialist content will be delivered by guest speakers from local companies, and students are encouraged to find work experience with local IT businesses. Students need to study five units in the course. This includes the following core units: Fundamentals of IT (Exam), Global Information (Exam ), Application Development. Other units include web design and development, computer graphics and animation, data systems and customer support. Units will be chosen depending on the students and the current links with local industry.
Grade 4 in GCSE English Language plus a merit in a Vocational IT course or grade 4 in Computer Science GCSE. Borderline cases will require a discussion with Head of Department.
Assessment evidence is created by students throughout the course and may be: • written reports • audio/visual recordings •practical tasks, observed by your teacher. These are linked closely to industry style assessments, including Microsoft and Cisco qualifications.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Grant Road, Crowthorne, RG45 7HZ |
The OCR Level 3 Cambridge Introductory Diploma (Suite 2016) offers students the opportunity to achieve an A Level equivalent qualification that is based on practical learning. The principle difference between A Level and the vocational course is the method of assessment. The vocational course is internally assessed through a series of assignments. Students continually know where they are and what they need to do to improve their grade. There are written, external exams to be sat during the course, alongside the coursework. Some of the specialist content will be delivered by guest speakers from local companies, and students are encouraged to find work experience with local IT businesses. Students need to study five units in the course. This includes the following core units: Fundamentals of IT (Exam), Global Information (Exam ), Application Development. Other units include web design and development, computer graphics and animation, data systems and customer support. Units will be chosen depending on the students and the current links with local industry.
Grade 4 in GCSE English Language plus a merit in a Vocational IT course or grade 4 in Computer Science GCSE. Borderline cases will require a discussion with Head of Department.
Assessment evidence is created by students throughout the course and may be: • written reports • audio/visual recordings •practical tasks, observed by your teacher. These are linked closely to industry style assessments, including Microsoft and Cisco qualifications.