BTEC Digital Information Technology L1/L2

Course Objectives

Students will be given the following opportunities to develop sector-specific knowledge and skills in a practical learning environment.

Development of key skills, such as project planning, designing and creating user interfaces, creating dashboards to present and interpret data. Identify effective ways of working in digital information technology, such as project planning, the iterative design process, cyber security, and virtual teams, legal and ethical codes of conduct.

Attitudes that are considered most important in digital information technology, including personal management and communication. Knowledge that underpins effective use of skills, process and attitudes in the sector such as how different user interfaces meet user needs, how organisations collect and use data to make decisions, virtual workplaces, cyber security and legal and ethical issues.

Unit Information

Component 1

This component will introduce learners to Exploring User Interface Design Principles and Project Planning Techniques.

Learners will: Develop an understanding of what makes an effective user interface and how to effectively manage a project. Utilise understanding to plan, design and create a user interface. This component is worth 30% of the overall assessment.

Component 2

This component will introduce learners to the use of Data in an organisation. This will consist of Developing, Collecting, Presenting and Interpreting Data.

Understand the characteristics of data and information and how they help organisations in decision-making. Use data manipulation methods to create a dashboard (excel) to present and draw conclusions from information. This component is worth 30% of the overall assessment.

Component 3

This component will introduce learners to effective Digital Working Practices. Explore how organisations use digital systems and the wider implications associated with their use. This component is worth 40% of the overall assessment.

Pupils must pass all three components to achieve an overall grade of a Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*.

Why Study

This suite of qualifications provides candidates with high quality, industry-relevant qualifications geared to the specific requirements of key sectors. They are vocationally-related qualifications that provide valuable opportunities for individuals to develop skills and gain underpinning knowledge and understanding which will support entry into work or progression to further studies through Further Education or Higher Education.

Careers Options

Data Analyst, Junior Designer, Business Analyst, Database Administrator, Software Developer

Key contact

Mrs C Heaney