Specification points

Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Information Technology 603/0455/8

87 points in 20 topics, with Edexcel's codes and titles.

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1 Information Technology Systems

1A Digital devices in IT systems
1B Transmitting data
1C Operating online
1D Protecting data and information
1E Impact of IT systems
1F Issues

2 Creating Systems to Manage Information

2A The purpose and structure of relational database management systems
2B Standard methods and techniques to design relational database solutions
2C Creating a relation database structure
2D Evaluating a database development project

3 Using Social Media in Business

3A How social media changes the way businesses promote themselves
3B A social media plan for a business
3C Implement the use of social media in a business

4 Programming

4A Examine the computational thinking skills and principles of computer programming
4B Design a software solution to meet client requirements
4C Develop a software solution to meet client requirements

5 Data Modelling

5A Data modelling in decision making
5B Design a data model to meet client requirements
5C Develop a data model to meet client requirements

6 Website Development

6A Understand the principles of website development
6B Design a website to meet client requirements
6C Develop a website to meet client requirements

7 Mobile Apps Development

7A Investigate mobile apps and mobile devices
7B Design a mobile app that utilises device functions
7C Develop a mobile app that utilises device functions

8 Computer Games Development

8A Investigate technologies used in computer gaming
8B Design a computer game to meet client requirements
8C Develop a computer game to meet client requirements

9 IT Project Management

9A Principles and methodologies of IT project management
9B Carry out a project initiation for an IT project
9C Planning, running, monitoring and controlling an IT project
9D Closing a project and reflecting on its outcome and own performance

10 Big Data and Business Analytics

10A Big data and business analytics for performance and innovation
10B Statistical software tools and techniques for analysing data
10C Analysing statistical data for an organisation's needs

11 Cyber Security and Incident Management

11A Cyber security threats, system vulnerabilities and security protection methods
11B Use of networking architectures and principles for security
11C Cyber security protection plan
11D Cyber security documentation
11E Forensic procedures

12 IT Technical Support and Management

12A IT system support and management needs of different organisations
12B Carry out routine support and management activities on IT systems
12C A plan to support and manage a new IT system

13 Software Testing

13A Software development and testing methodologies for quality assurance
13B Testing a software product for a client's needs
13C Reviewing and presenting software test results with improvements

15 Customising and Integrating Applications

15A Customising and integrating applications for organisations' needs
15B Explore the technologies and techniques used to customise and integrate applications
15C Develop customised and integrated applications to meet organisational needs

16 Cloud Storage and Collaboration Tools

16A Explore the use of cloud technologies and tools in organisations
16B Design and deploy a cloud-based collaboration service to meet a client’s needs
16C Manage and review a cloud-based collaboration service to meet a client’s needs

17 2D and 3D Digital Graphics

17A Purpose and characteristics of digital graphics
17B Design 2D and 3D digital graphics products to meet a client brief
17C Develop 2D and 3D digital graphics products to meet a client brief

18 Digital Animation and Effects

18A Purpose and characteristics of digital animations and effects
18B Design a digital animation and effects product to meet a client brief
18C Develop a digital animation and effects product to meet a client brief

19 The Internet of Things

19A Examine systems and services that form part of the Internet of Things
19B Designing an Internet of Things system or device
19C Prototyping an integrated Internet of Things system or device

20 Enterprise in IT

20A Explore the nature of enterprise and entrepreneurship in an IT context
20B A marketing plan for an IT product or service
20C A plan for an IT start-up using lean or traditional principles

21 Business Process Modelling Tools

21A Investigate the processes that organisations use to support their activities
21B Examine an organisation’s business processes and activities to inform improvements
21C Develop a plan to improve an organisation’s business processes and activities