Cambridge Advanced National in IT & Data Analytics (AAQ)

Cambridge Advanced Nationals prepares students for a world increasingly dominated by the use of IT systems. It is an ideal subject for students who want a broad education in IT as well as those looking to develop skills needed in a vocational or work context.

The course is designed to:

• Develop key knowledge, understanding and skills, relevant to the subject

• Think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically

• Develop valuable communication skills that are important in all aspects of further study and life

• Develop transferable learning and skills, such as communication, creativity, critical thinking, independent learning, problem solving and time management, that are important for progression to HE and can be applied to real-life contexts and work situations

• Develop independence and confidence in applying the knowledge and skills that are vital for progression to HE and relevant to the ICT practitioners sector and more widely.

For your overall qualification, you will get a grade between Distinction* and Pass from the OCR examination board. You will get a grade from Distinction to Pass for each unit.

Unit Unit title Assessment method When?

F200 Fundamentals of data analytics External examination Yr 12

F202 Spreadsheet data modelling Non Examined Assessment (NEA) Yr 12

F201 Big data and machine learning External examination Yr 13

F205 Data visualisation Non Examined Assessment (NEA) Yr 13

F206 Data and digital marketing Non Examined Assessment (NEA) Yr 13

To study at Beauchamp College, students are required to achieve the following general entry requirements of:

• Six grade 5s (or above) at GCSE (or equivalent), including;

• English Language or Literature

• and in your chosen subject* if studied at GCSE

All students will be expected to re-sit GCSE Mathematics and/or English Language if they

have not achieved at least a grade 4.

*Subject specific entry criteria may also apply and require a higher grade than a 5

A good foundation in IT will enable you to follow one of a wide variety of career paths. Graduates and others with qualifications in IT and related areas have no difficulty in finding excellent employment opportunities. An IT qualification is a good basis for work in data processing, computing, programming and many other industries.

The Cambridge AAQ qualifies for UCAS points so if you complete it successfully you can move on to study for a BTEC Higher National Diploma or a degree in related subjects such as ICT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Multimedia, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Digital Marketing and Information Management.