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They will use this understanding to plan, design and create a user interface.  \nComponent 2: Collecting, Presenting and Interpreting Data  \nLearners will understand the characteristics of data and information and how they help organisations in decision making. They will use data manipulation methods to create a dashboard to present and draw conclusions from information.  \nComponent 3: Effective Digital Working Practices  \nLearners will explore how organisations use digital systems and the wider implications associated with their use.  \nWhy choose Digital Information Technology?  \nThis qualification is for learners interested in taking a hands-on course alongside their GCSEs that will offer them an insight into what it is like to work the Digital sector. Digital skills span all industries, and almost all jobs in the UK today require employees to have a good level of digital literacy, putting it increasingly on a par with English and maths skills.  \nThe BTEC Tech Award in Digital Information Technology gives learners a broad introduction to several aspects of ‘digital’ – from UX and interface design to data management and IT systems – enabling to see what areas they are most keen on and keeping their options wide open for progression.  \nThrough the study of these topics, learners will not only acquire sector-specific applied knowledge and skills but also the processes and attitudes that underpin the sector. Using realistic vocational contexts, learners will have the opportunity to explore, develop and apply highly sought-after key skills such as data management and data protection, project planning, and the design of user interfaces and dashboards as away to present and interpret data. They’ll learn about the iterative design process, cyber security, virtual teams, codes of conduct, and legal and ethical issues. In addition, learners will gain an understanding of relevant employability skills and personal attributes, such as self-management and communication skills and the ability and willingness to evaluate and critically analyse their own performance.  \nThis course complements the learning in GCSEs programmes such as Computer Science. It can also be complementary learning for creative media, engineering and maths. Covering topics and themes that are very relevant to today’s digital landscape, it is a perfect stepping-stone into a BTEC National in IT & Computing, a Level 3 Apprenticeship, or the T Level in Digital Design, Development and Production.  \nAssessment overview  \nComponents are interrelated and best seen as part of an integrated whole rather than as distinct study areas.  \n\n| Component | GLH | Qualification\u003Cbr>weighting | Marks\u003Cbr>available | Type of\u003Cbr>assessment | Length of\u003Cbr>assessment | Availability |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Component 1: Exploring User Interface Design Principles and Project Planning Techniques | 36 | 30% | 60 | Internal\u003Cbr>assessment\u003Cbr>(PSA*) with 4 tasks. Externally moderated | 6 hours of supervised sessions | Twice a year: June release for December / January moderation September release for May / June moderation |\n| Component 2:\u003Cbr>Collecting, Presenting and Interpreting Data | 36 | 30% | \u003Cbr>60 | Internal\u003Cbr>assessment\u003Cbr>(PSA*) with\u003Cbr>3 tasks.\u003Cbr>Externally\u003Cbr>moderated | 7 hours of\u003Cbr>supervised\u003Cbr>sessions | Twice a year: June release for December / January moderation September release for May/June moderation |\n| Component 3: Effective Digital Working Practices | 48 | 40% | 60 | External synoptic exam.\u003Cbr>Externally marked | 1 hour and 30 minutes | Twice a year in January and May (from 2024) |\n\n* Pearson Set Assignments (PSAs) are set by Pearson, marked by the centre, and moderated by Pearson.  \nComplimentary resources and support  \n• D","cbCaivEfC0fOCuI7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivEfC0fOCuI7","pdf",894671,"English","# Component 1: Exploring User Interface Design Principles and Project Planning Techniques\n# Component 2: Collecting, Presenting and Interpreting Data\n# Component 3: Effective Digital Working Practices\n# Why Choose Digital Information Technology?\n# Assessment Overview\n# Complimentary Resources and Support\n# Choosing a BTEC Tech Award\n# Embedding Learning Through Application","[{\"question\":\"What skills do learners develop in Component 1?\",\"answer\":\"Learners develop understanding of effective user interface design and project planning, then plan, design and create a user interface using vocational contexts.\"},{\"question\":\"How is data handled and assessed in Component 2?\",\"answer\":\"Learners learn characteristics of data and information for decision making, then use data manipulation methods to create a dashboard to present and draw conclusions.\"},{\"question\":\"What assessment format is used across the three components?\",\"answer\":\"Components 1 and 2 use internal assessment via Pearson Set Assignments (PSAs) with externally moderated tasks, while Component 3 uses an external synoptic exam marked externally.\"}]","BTEC Tech Awards - Quick Guide: Digital Information Technology | PDF",1792465945,13]