Unit 1: Practical Problem Solving in the Digital World
Question Paper/Answer Booklet – 1 hour 30 minutes

Students are expected to make practical use of a range of applications software, hardware and communication technologies to address several different types of problem.

Students should address several problems. These problems can be selected to meet the individual needs of learners. Examples of suitable solutions to problems could include several from the following:

an electronic photo album
a rolling multimedia presentation for a school open day
a website for a local nursery
organising a blog for a local councillor
producing invoices for a small business
organising a set of podcasts for a teacher
an interactive multimedia display for a tourist information centre.

Unit 2: Living in a Digital World
It is increasingly important for future adults to be aware of the numerous issues arising from the use of ICT for individuals, society and organisations. The issues change rapidly and increasingly involve environmental and ethical ones.

This unit is designed to give students the wider picture of the use of ICT and to enable the understanding of basic terms and concepts involved in the study of the subject. Students should be able to discuss and comment on issues from a position of knowledge and they can do this only if they have the knowledge and understanding that underpins the subject.

Students should be asking questions such as:

why is ICT being used
is it appropriate to use ICT
what are the implications of its use for me, now and in the future
how does a particular use of ICT affect society ?

A mature approach to your studies will be essential. A range of good G.C.S.E grades, including English at grade C or above. ICT at G.C.S.E./OCR National. level is not essential, but a genuine interest in the subject area is critical.

Unit 1: Assessment of this unit is by examination so candidates can show their understanding of the processes they have completed by their ability to repeat those processes (e.g. identifying suitable software to solve a given problem), or by being questioned about what they have done. Candidates will also be asked to identify evidence from Sample Work that they have completed and brought into the examination.

Unit 2: Assessment of this unit is by examination Question Paper/Answer Booklet – 1 hour 30 minutes

Satisfactory completion of the individual units, attaining personal targets, acquisition and development of a problem solving, analytical and presentation skills, as well as a range of generic study skills that will stand you in good stead for any progression route you decide upon.

An ICT related course at an institution of higher education or employment requiring skills and expertise in the areas you have studied. Using work-related contexts, these new awards offer a broad introduction to this vocational area. These awards are designed to provide a progression route to higher education and further training for employment.