Digital Information Technology

BTEC Level 2 Digital Technology
Exam Board: Edexcel

The Pearson BTEC Level 2 Tech Award in Digital Information Technology  is for learners who want to acquire technical knowledge and
technical skills through vocational contexts by studying the knowledge, understanding and skills related to data management, data interpretation, data presentation and data protection as part of their Key Stage 4 learning. The qualification recognises the value of learning skills, knowledge and vocational attributes to complement GCSEs. The qualification will broaden the learners experience and understanding of the varied progression options available to them

Note: Year 11 students in 2022-23 are studying the legacy BTEC specification (Level 2), new entries follow the 2022 specification.

Assessment

Internal assessment: Components 1 and 2 are assessed through internal assessment.
External synoptic assessment: There is one external assessment, Component 3, it provides the main synoptic assessment for the qualification. The assessment must be completed under controlled conditions in 1h 30 mins

Enrichment Opportunities

Visits to Canterbury Christ Church University/University of Kent, robotics and programming workshops, guest speakers, computing museum visit

Links

• Edexcel Exam Board
• BTEC Information Technology at The Canterbury Academy
• The Academic Pillar