The Avon Valley School & Performing Arts College
Information Technologies – OCR 1 & 2
(Cambridge National)
B D
This qualification will teach learners about how different technologies could be used in the business
world, why they should use them and how to make best use of them, to gather, store, manipulate
and present data; this is known as data management.
They will learn about tools and techniques for use in different digital hardware and software
technologies, and how these can be integrated to create digital solutions to manage and
communicate data and information. They will also be taught what data and information are and the
legal, ethical and moral considerations when using technology to gather, store and present data and
information, and how to mitigate the risks of cyber-attacks. Through this qualification they will be
able to select and use the most appropriate technology safely and effectively, to complete a data
management task, such as a cable TV provider monitoring customers’ viewing to make
recommendations for additional packages in the customer’s subscription.
They will also learn to follow a project life cycle of initiation, planning, execution and evaluation to
complete a data management task and use their skills, knowledge and understanding of technology
to complete each of the phases of the project life cycle.
The skills, knowledge and understanding they will develop through this qualification are very
relevant to both work and further study. They will support them in a range of subject areas such as A
Levels in Business or Geography, or Cambridge Technicals in IT. They can also support their
progression into employment through Apprenticeships in areas such as Digital Marketer or Business
Administrator.
The units will be assessed as follows:
Unit Name Assessment
R012 - Understanding tools,
techniques, methods and processes for
technological solutions 1 hour 45 minutes written examination
OCR-set and marked
Exam assessment in every January and June
An assignment set by OCR, marked by teachers
and moderated by OCR
The assignment will include a context and set of
tasks
A new assignment will be released each series
and published on the OCR website
Assessment series is two series each year,
January and June
R013 - Developing technological
solutions
This ICT qualification is for students who will achieve Level 1 (Grade 1-3 in Maths and English).
Contact Staff: Mrs Nsong
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