ICT – CAMBRIDGE NATIONAL
Awarding Body: OCR
Award : Level 2 Cambridge Nationals in ICT
Course Outline
From personal computers to smartphones, from apps to websites, all of our lives, every day,
are enhanced through the use of ICT. The new Cambridge Nationals in ICT reflect this and
provide students with a solid foundation for understanding and applying this subject in
their future education and working lives.
Key Features
There are two core units plus 2 specialist units choosing from Unit 1 – Understanding computer
systems, Unit 2 – Using ICT skills to create business solutions, Unit 6 – Creating digital images,
and Unit 9 – Exploring computer hardware and networks. The course is structured to develop
your existing interests as well as giving you a broad foundation and introducing you to new
areas in the IT industry, such as business communication, starting a network, and the
production of digital images
Assessment
Unit 1 contains a written paper which is set and marked by the exam board. The remaining units
are coursework based and moderated by the exam board - OCR. Units are graded Pass, Merit
or Distinction (GCSE equivalent – Grade C, Grade B, Grade A) with a new grading of
Distinction* (GCSE Grade A*) to aspire pupils to achieve more.
Progression
The Cambridge Nationals in ICT have been founded in partnership with teachers, students,
education specialists and industry-leading employers. This subject helps prepare students for
apprenticeships and careers in IT or further studies in ICT.