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1 SUITE QUALIFICATION HANDBOOKOCR LEVEL 3 Cambridge technical Introductory Diploma in IT (05840)OCR LEVEL 3 Cambridge technical Foundation Diploma in IT (05841)OCR LEVEL 3 Cambridge technical Diploma in IT (05842)OCR LEVEL 3 Cambridge technical Extended Diploma in IT (05877)First teaching from September 2016 Version 42016 SuiteCambridge TECHNICALS LEVEL 3 ITSummary of update December 2016 Section Title of section Change 1 Qualification overview Externally assessed units amended to show Unit 1, 2, 3 Unit CC (formerly Unit 25) 7 External Assessment Unit 3 section A amended to advise that the pre-release document will also contain a series of research prompts which learners will need to respond to prior to the external assessment Summary of update September 2016 Unit 25 has been re-named as Unit CC.

2 We have had to do this to ensure that our internal systems can identify it as a computer-based tested unit. Centres will need to enter CC instead of 25 when making entries on Interchange. Summary of updates August 2016 We have added the OCR LEVEL 3 Cambridge technical Extended Diploma in IT (1080 guided learning hours) qualification. There are two pathways. The structure is described in full in section 4. This qualification includes a unit where the learner is required to carry out key tasks that require them to use their learning from other units (Unit 24 for the Extended Diploma). There are three new units and one of these is examined.

3 The table below is to help you quickly identify which units have been added. Unit Unit title For Extended Diploma Assessment method 23 Cognitive computing Added Internally assessed 24 Enterprise computing Added Internally assessed 25 Cloud technology Added Externally assessed Key updates to the handbook Section Title of section Change 1 Qualification overview Now includes: Size and purpose at a glance Qualification at a glance 2 Qualification size Information about Total Qualification Time (TQT) How are these qualifications assessed? Updated information Funding Updated information and links OCR LEVEL 3 Cambridge technical Introductory Diploma in IT, Foundation Diploma in IT, Diploma in IT and Extended Diploma in IT 2 3 MAPS (Managed Assessment Portfolio System)

4 Removed 4 How these qualifications are structured Added 1080 structure 5 Involving employers in teaching, learning and assessment Updated information Prior knowledge and experience 6 Synoptic assessment Updated information 8 Reporting suspected malpractice Added About this handbook The information we ve provided in this handbook is correct at the time we produced it. Occasionally we may update it so please check the qualification webpages for the most up-to-date information. Staff involved in delivering these qualifications must have access to and understand the requirements in this handbook.

5 You should read this document along with the Admin guide: Cambridge TECHNICALS which contains information about the administration of these qualifications. About us OCR is a leading UK awarding body we re part of the Cambridge Assessment Group, a department of the University of Cambridge . We are a not-for-profit organisation so success is measured through the impact and reach of our activities and the scale of our contribution to helping people realise their aspirations. We work in partnership with teachers, employers, high education and government to develop general and vocational qualifications that will equip students of all abilities, with the knowledge and skills they need to reach their full potential.

6 Thank you We ve worked with centres, employers and higher education institutions to design these qualifications. Thank you to everyone who provided support and feedback as we developed the new Cambridge TECHNICALS in IT. Particular thanks go to those of you who helped us shape these qualifications by so generously giving your own time to share your advice and experiences. OCR 2016 This document can be reproduced for teaching purposes. Centres cannot reproduce OCR materials if the purpose is to sell the materials (to learners or others). Permission to make this document available on an internet site must be obtained in writing from OCR's copyright Team at OCR, 1 Hills Road, Cambridge , CB1 2EU, email.

7 For full details of OCR s copyright policy please see our LEVEL 3 Cambridge technical Introductory Diploma in IT, Foundation Diploma in IT, Diploma in IT and Extended Diploma in IT 3 Contents Summary of update December 2016 2 Summary of update September 2016 2 Summary of updates August 2016 2 About this handbook 3 About us 3 Thank you 3 1 Qualifications overview 6 OCR LEVEL 3 Cambridge technical Introductory Diploma in IT at a glance 8 Statement of purpose 9 OCR LEVEL 3 Cambridge technical Foundation Diploma in IT at a glance 12 Statement of purpose 13 OCR LEVEL 3 Cambridge technical Diploma in IT at a glance 16 OCR LEVEL 3 Cambridge technical Extended Diploma in IT at a glance 21 Statement of purpose 23 2 About these

8 Qualifications 26 3 Qualification resources, support and useful links 31 Qualification resources available on our website 31 Advisory support 32 Useful documents and links 33 4 How these qualifications are structured 35 LEVEL 3 Cambridge technical Introductory Diploma in IT (360 GLH) 36 LEVEL 3 Cambridge technical Foundation Diploma in IT (540 GLH) 38 LEVEL 3 Cambridge technical Diploma in IT (720 GLH) 40 LEVEL 3 Cambridge technical Extended Diploma in IT (1080 GLH) 42 5 Preparing for qualification delivery and assessment 44 Centre and centre assessor responsibilities 44 Guidance for delivery 46 Involving employers in teaching.

9 Learning and assessment 46 Important information on teaching content in units 48 Initial assessment of learners 48 Prior knowledge and experience 48 6 Synoptic learning and assessment 50 7 External assessment 51 Summary of the externally assessed units 51 Learning Outcome weightings 52 How these units are assessed 52 Availability of external assessment 52 Resitting external assessment 52 Reporting suspected malpractice 52 8 Internal assessment 53 Assignments for internal assessment 53 Designing your own assignments for internally assessed units 53 Assignments for practice 54 OCR LEVEL 3 Cambridge technical Introductory Diploma in IT, Foundation Diploma in IT, Diploma in IT and Extended Diploma in IT 4 Internal assessment and external moderation: a summary of how it works 55 Centre standardisation 56 Taking assignments and assessing learners work 57 Feedback to learners 58 Taking an assignment for summative assessment 59 What evidence is needed to assess a learner?

10 60 Assessing work for (summative) assessment 60 Reporting suspected malpractice 61 9 External moderation 62 10 How to calculate the qualification grade 63 Grading 63 Calculating the qualification grade 64 Qualification grade table OCR LEVEL 3 Cambridge technical Introductory Diploma (360 GLH) 66 Qualification grade table OCR LEVEL 3 Cambridge technical Foundation Diploma (540 GLH) 66 Qualification grade table OCR LEVEL 3 Cambridge technical Diploma (720 GLH) 66 Qualification grade table LEVEL 3 Cambridge technical Extended Diploma (1080 GLH) 67 11 Certificate and results 68 Claim a qualification 68 Certificates 68 Replacement certificates 68 Enquiries about results 68 12 Administration and other information 69 Avoidance of bias 69 Language 69 Delivery in Wales and Northern Ireland 69 Access arrangements and special consideration 70 13 Contacting us 71 Feedback and enquiries 71 Complaints 71 Appendix A Performance descriptors 72 Appendix B Links between units 74 OCR LEVEL 3 Cambridge technical Introductory Diploma in IT, Foundation Diploma in IT.