An A Level Applied ICT Perspective-Example Spec

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The information below does give a flavour of the information our students have to assimilate for an Applied ICT Qualification - this one is an example of the main points from the OCR Examination Board.



A glimpse at the OCR A Level Applied ICT 

An Example of the Initial Information on an A Level Applied ICT Specification

Please consider these url's as cited References - the Specifications will change over time as the qualification changes and the home link should be used to obtain the up to date information at all times. (Sept 2015)

• http://www.ocr.org.uk/

• http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-ict-applied-h115-h315-h515-h715/

• http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/69038-specification.pdf

Applied AS/A Level GCE


OCR Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Applied ICT H115 OCR Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Applied ICT (Double Award) H315 OCR Advanced GCE in Applied ICT H515 OCR Advanced GCE in Applied ICT (Double Award) H715


3.1   AS Unit G040: Using ICT to communicate                        13
3.2   AS Unit G041: How organisations use ICT                        21
3.3   AS Unit G042: ICT solutions for individuals and society  27
3.4   AS Unit G043: System specification and configuration     32
3.5   AS Unit G044: Problem solving using ICT                        38
3.6   AS Unit G045: Software development – design                 43
3.7   AS Unit G046: Communicating using computers              48
3.8   AS Unit G047: Introduction to programming                     53
3.9   A2 Unit G048: Working to a brief                                      55
3.10 A2 Unit G049: Numerical modelling using spreadsheets   59
3.11 A2 Unit G050: Interactive multimedia products                 65
3.12 A2 Unit G051: Publishing                                                   69
3.13 A2 Unit G052: Artwork and imaging                                  73
3.14 A2 Unit G053: Developing and creating websites              77
3.15 A2 Unit G054: Software development                                81
3.16 A2 Unit G055: Networking solutions                                  88
3.17 A2 Unit G056: Program design, production and testing      94
3.18 A2 Unit G057: Database design 98
3.19 A2 Unit G058: Developing and maintaining ICT systems for users 105
3.20 A2 Unit G059: ICT solutions for people with individual needs        111



2.1 AS Units Unit G040 Using ICT to communicate • The information age; • Communication of information; • Accuracy and readability; • Styles of presentation; • How organisations present information; • Standard ways of working. Unit G041 How organisations use ICT • Types of organisation; • Functions within organisations; • Information and its use; • ICT systems; • The impact of ICT on working practices; • The impact of ICT on methods of production; • Legislation. Unit G042: ICT solutions for individuals and society • Public-service websites; • Search engines; • Databases; • Use of spreadsheet facilities; • Development of spreadsheets to present results of data analysis; • Presentation of the results of an investigation. Unit G043: System specification and configuration • Hardware; • Software; • Basics of software development; • Safety and security

Unit G044: Problem solving using ICT • Information; • Software; • Quality procedures; • Systems; • Evaluation of the solution. Unit G045: Software development – design • Feasibility studies; • The investigation stage; • Structured analysis; • Design of forms and layouts; • Producing a conclusion. Unit G046: Communicating using computers • Acronyms and technical terms used in communicating using computers; • The internet and intranets; • The internet and communications systems; • Web server requirements; • Internet tools; • Internet websites; • Setting up a computer system for use on the internet. Unit G047: Introduction to programming • Programming languages; • Program structure. © OCR 2013 10 GCE in Applied ICT September 2013

2.2 A2 Units Unit G048: Working to a brief • Understand a set brief and plan to meet the requirements of the brief; • Identification of skills; • Work with others; • Plan, develop and deliver a project; • Continual evaluation of work; • Production of a summative project. Unit G049: Numerical modelling using spreadsheets • Develop a working specification; • Use of spreadsheet facilities; • Design and development of spreadsheets; • Implement a spreadsheet solution; • Present spreadsheet information; • Test spreadsheets; • Document the development; • Candidates evaluate the effectiveness of their solution and performance. Unit G050: Interactive multimedia products • Review and evaluate interactive multimedia products; • Consider design; • Design an interactive multimedia product; • Create elements of an interactive multimedia product; • Author an interactive multimedia product; • Test and document product; • Review final product. Unit G051: Publishing • Document types and presentation styles; • Combining information; • Researching a brief, planning a response and presenting solutions; • Final printed output. © OCR 2013 GCE in Applied ICT September 2013 11 Unit G052: Artwork and imaging • Developing artwork and images; • Editing artwork and images; • File formats; • Final printed output; • Laws and guidelines; • Researching a brief, planning a response and presenting solutions. Unit G053: Developing and creating websites • Web server requirements; • Planning a website; • Designing and documenting a website; • Creating a website; • Testing a website; • Uploading a website; • Evaluation; • Laws and guidelines. Unit G054: Software development • Initial/feasibility study; • Analysis and design; • Implementation and maintenance. Unit G055: Networking solutions • Computer networks; • Network design; • Network software; • Safety and security