BTEC Digital Information Technology
Mrs. K. Holloway
Head of Department
BTEC Digital Information Technology
Examining Board: Pearson
How will you be assessed?
Comp 1: The Theory of Designing a Graphical User Interface – Coursework completed in class. Term 1 of year 11
Comp 2: Data analysis and visualisation – Coursework completed in class. Term 2 of year 10
Comp 3: Digital working practices – An exam at the end of year 11
What will you learn?
Comp 1: The Theory of Designing a Graphical User Interface
- Understand Interface design for individuals and organisations
- Be able to use project planning techniques to plan, design and develop a user interface
- Be able to review an interface
Comp 2: Data analysis and visualisation.
- Understand how data is collected and used by organisations and its impact on individuals
- Be able to create a dashboard using data manipulation tools
- Be able to draw conclusions an review data presentation methods
Comp 3: Digital working practices
- Use of modern technologies within a business
- Impact of cyber security with a business
The wider implications of digital systems
What qualification will you get?:
Qualification Level | BTEC DIT |
2 | L2 Distinction L2 Merit L2 Pass |
1 | L1 Distinction L1 Merit L1 Pass |
Fail | U |
Careers In Digital Information Technology
- The digital sector is a major source of employment in the UK.
- According to the CompTIA State of the Tech Workforce UK 2023report, the UK tech workforce grew by 75,280 net-new positions since 2017.
- The UK has positioned itself to be the ‘Digital capital of Europe’ as it continues to invest billions
- every year in digital skills and commerce.
- The modern world expects digital skills to be as important as English and maths.
- Having both technical skills and business understanding is the key to success.