Extended Certificate Entry Code: 5839 Equivalent to one A Level in terms of size. What does this qualification cover? Learners will take five units to achieve this qualification. There are three mandatory units that are externally assessed. These are the Fundamentals of IT, Global information and Cyber security. The first two mandatory units are detailed in the Certificate above. The third mandatory unit reflects an important development around information security and requires learners to consider how data should be protected and the response of the IT sector to emerging threats such as cyber terrorism. Learners must then take two of the four optional units that are centre-assessed and moderated by OCR. The optional units include Project management, Product development, Systems analysis and design and the Internet of Everything.
You should have achieved 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English and Maths. Where Cambridge Technical Level 2 has been studied students should have achieved a Merit. Where Computer Science has been studied grade 4 is required.
Three externally assessed units for the Extended Certificate.
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| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | King Lane, Leeds, LS17 7AG |
Extended Certificate Entry Code: 5839 Equivalent to one A Level in terms of size. What does this qualification cover? Learners will take five units to achieve this qualification. There are three mandatory units that are externally assessed. These are the Fundamentals of IT, Global information and Cyber security. The first two mandatory units are detailed in the Certificate above. The third mandatory unit reflects an important development around information security and requires learners to consider how data should be protected and the response of the IT sector to emerging threats such as cyber terrorism. Learners must then take two of the four optional units that are centre-assessed and moderated by OCR. The optional units include Project management, Product development, Systems analysis and design and the Internet of Everything.
You should have achieved 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English and Maths. Where Cambridge Technical Level 2 has been studied students should have achieved a Merit. Where Computer Science has been studied grade 4 is required.
Three externally assessed units for the Extended Certificate.