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PEARSON EDEXCEL BTEC LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN IT

Individual needs will be met by: Background information – Units:
Tutor guided sessions using the projector for slideshows and videos. Practical sessions with PC base units Practical sessions with virtual machines Ongoing tutor support throughout programme. The units are listed below. Preparation of the learners for each unit assignment is achieved by a sequence of lessons and opportunity for learner discovery and experimentation. The lessons build on learner knowledge so that they can answer the assignment criteria 1,2,3,4,5,7,9,10,12,25,29,32
Course Code: 500/9150/5 Title : Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT Duration: - 16 Weeks
Morning : 9.30 am to 12.30 pm
Afternoon : 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm
Evening : 6 pm to 9 pm
Students’ Prior Knowledge/Skills, Possible Future Progression Routes:
Preparation work is provided by the practical sessions in the Induction Topics including Recognised Prior Learning.
Resources Required:
Learner PCs with MS Hyper-V and Oracle Virtual-Box with MS Office or equivalent installed. Latest version Cisco Packet tracer. Notepads and pens, Course materials, Trainer PC, Projector, speakers and screen, Flipchart and marker pens and access to the Internet for research. Old PC base units and Spare computer components for trainer demos and observed session. PC toolkits. PC cleaning materials.
Unit Unit Title Unit Topic Teaching Methods Assessment Resources Preparation
0 Induction Topics Induction & Overview
Programme Overview
IT Industry & Careers
PC Practical
Health & Safety
Equality of Opportunity
European Social Fund
Safeguarding
Money Advice Service
GDPR
Trainer Presentation
Group Activity
Individual activity
Online tests
Practical activities
Assignment
Q & A
Paper based quiz
Electronic exam
Practical observation
PowerPoint Presentation
Flipchart and marker pens
Internet access for videos
Old PCs for dismantling
.iso image for OS install
GDPR PRESENTATION
One computer per
learner with Internet
access Note pads
and pens PC Base
Units Toolkits
AS Wristbands
Hyper-v set up
Unit Unit Title Unit Topic Teaching Methods Assessment Resources Preparation
1 Communication and
Employability Skills for IT
Unit Introduction
Personal Attributes
Effective communications
Assignment Task A
Using IT Effectively
Assignment Task B
Addressing Personal Development Needs
Assignment Task C
GDPR
Trainer Presentation
Group Activity
Individual activity
Online tests
Practical activities
Assignment
Performance observation
Q and A
Practical observation
Online Tests
Assignment
PowerPoint Presentation
Flipchart and marker pens
Internet access for research
PC Base Units
GDPR PRESENTATION
One computer per
learner with Internet access
Note pads and pens
PC Base Units
Toolkits
AS Wristbands
Unit Unit Title Unit Topic Teaching Methods Assessment Resources Preparation
2 Computer Systems Unit Introduction
Components of Computer Systems /Hardware
Components of Computer Systems /Software
Assignment Task A
Recommend a Computer System
Assignment Task B
Setting up computer systems
Maintain Computer systems
Assignment Task C GDPR
Trainer Presentation
Group activity
Video
Individual activity
OS Installation
Online tests
Practical activities
Assignment
Performance observation
Q and A
Practical observation
Online Tests
Assignment
PowerPoint Presentation
Flipchart and marker pens
Internet access for research
Hyper-v and Win 10 iso
Assignment materials
GDPR PRESENTATION
One computer per
learner with
Internet access
Note pads and pens
Unit Unit Title Unit Topic Teaching Methods Assessment Resources Preparation
4 Impact of the use of IT on Business Systems Unit Introduction
How organisations respond to IT developments
Designing visuals and delivering your presentation
Assignment Task A
Reasons for upgrading and its impact
Assignment Task B
Managing risks
Assignment Task C
GDPR
Presentation
Individual activity
Online tests
Practical activities
Assignment
Performance observation by assessor
Q and A
Peer observation
Online Tests
Presentation
Assignment
PowerPoint Presentation
Internet access for research
Resource folder

GDPR PRESENTATION
One computer per learner with Internet access Note pads and pens Access to Onedrive
Unit Unit Title Unit Topic Teaching Methods Assessment Resources Preparation
5 Managing Networks Unit Introduction
Network technologies
Assignment Task A
Network management functions
Assignment Task B
Network management activities
Assignment Task C

GDPR
Trainer Presentation
Group activity
Video
Individual activity
Software Installation
Online tests
Practical activities
Assignment
Performance observation
Q and A
Practical observation
Online Tests
Assignment
PowerPoint Presentation
Flipchart and marker pens
Internet access for research
Hyper-v and Win 10 iso
Assignment materials
GDPR PRESENTATION
One computer per learner with Internet access Note pads and pens Room in Quiet Conditions
Unit Unit Title Unit Topic Teaching Methods Assessment Resources Preparation
9 Computer Networks Unit Introduction
Types of networks
Network protocols and standards
Assignment Task A
Key components
Network design
Assignment Task B
Network Services
Assignment Task C
Securing a networked system
Assignment Task D
GDPR
Trainer Presentation
Individual Activity
Group activity
Video
Server Install
Domain Administration
Performance observation
Q and A
Practical observation
Online Tests
Assignment
PowerPoint Presentation Flipchart and marker pens Internet access for research Hyper-v and Win 10 iso, server 2016 Assignment materials GDPR PRESENTATION One computer per learner with Internet access Note pads and pens
Unit Unit Title Unit Topic Teaching Methods Assessment Resources Preparation
12 IT Technical Support Unit Introduction
Tools for technical support
Techniques for technical support
Future trends
Organisational policies
Introduction to ITIL
Health & Safety Act
Types of Fault
Assignment Task A
Communication Routes
Assignment Task B
Sourcing technical information
Assignment Task C
Interacting with customers
Using proper phone techniques
Respond appropriately to end users
Assignment Task D
GDPR
Trainer Presentation
Group activity
Video
Individual activity
Software Upgrade
Performance tests
Troubleshooting
Online tests
Practical activities
Assignment
Performance observation
Q and A
Practical observation
Online Tests
Assignment
PowerPoint Presentation
Flipchart and marker pens
Internet access for research
Hyper-v and Win10 iso.
Assignment materials
GDPR PRESENTATION
One computer per learner with Internet access
Note pads and pens
Room in Quiet Conditions
Unit Unit Title Unit Topic Teaching Methods Assessment Resources Preparation
25 Maintaining Computer systems Unit Introduction
Computer maintenance and organisational issues
Health & Safety
Planning for Maintenance
Assignment Task A
Routine housekeeping
Assignment Task B
Monitor and improve systems
Assignment Task C
GDPR
Trainer Presentation
Group activity
Video
Individual activity
Software Upgrade
Online tests
Practical activities
Assignment
Performance observation
Q and A
Practical observation
Online Tests
Assignment
PowerPoint Presentation
Flipchart and marker pens
Internet access for research
Hyper-v and Win10 iso
Assignment materials
GDPR PRESENTATION
One computer per learner
with Internet access
Note pads and pens
AS 1 Activity sheet
Unit Unit Title Unit Topic Teaching Methods Assessment Resources Preparation
29 Installing and upgrading software Unit Introduction
Prompts for Change
Preparing for software installation
User Acceptance process
Assignment Task A
Assignment Task B
Safeguarding your system
Assignment Task C
Assignment Task D
GDPR
Trainer Presentation
Group activity
Video
Individual activity
Software Installation
Online tests
Practical activities
Assignment
Performance observation
Q and A
Practical observation
Online Tests
Assignment
PowerPoint Presentation
Flipchart and marker pens
Internet access for research
Hyper-v and Win10 iso
Assignment materials
GDPR PRESENTATION
One computer
per learner with
Internet access Note pads and pens
Room in Quiet Conditions
Unit Unit Title Unit Topic Teaching Methods Assessment Resources Preparation
32 Networked Systems Security Unit Introduction
Types and Sources of Network Attacks
Security Related Hardware and Software
Assignment Task A
Organisational aspects of network security
Assignment Task B
Systems Security
Assignment Task C
GDPR
Trainer Presentation
Individual Activity
Group activity
Video
Server Install
Domain Administration
Performance observation
Q and A
Practical observation
Online Tests
Assignment
PowerPoint Presentation
Flipchart and marker pens
Internet access for research
Hyper-v and Win10 iso, server 2016
Security Software
Assignment materials
GDPR PRESENTATION
One compute
r per learner
with Internet access
Note pads and pens
Hyper-v
Win10 iso
2016 iso
Security Software
Unit Unit Title Unit Topic Teaching Methods Assessment Resources Preparation
3 Information Systems Unit Introduction.
Understand how organisations use business information..
Types and Sources of information..
Business functional areas.
Assignment A.
Understand the issues related to use of information.
Legal issues:.
Ethical issues:.
Operational issues.
Assignment Task B.
Know the features and functions of information systems.
Features of information systems:.
Functions of information systems.
Types of information systems.
Assignment Task C.
GDPR/prevent/Health and safety integrated
Trainer Presentation
Individual Activity
Group activity
Video
Using Applications to process data.
Performance observation
Q and A
Practical observation
Online Tests
Assignment
PowerPoint Presentation
Flipchart and marker pens
Internet access for research
Assignment materials
GDPR PRESENTATION
One computer
per learner with
Internet access
Note pads and pens
Unit Unit Title Unit Topic Teaching Methods Assessment Resources Preparation
7 Organisational systems security Unit Introduction
Understand the impact of potential threats to IT systems.
Potential threats.
Organisational impact.
Information security.
Assignment Task A
Know how an organisation can keep systems and data secure.
Physical security.
Software and network security.
Assignment Task B
Understand the organisational issues affecting the security of IT systems.
Security policy and guidelines.
Employee contracts and security.
Laws/ legislation.
Assignment Task C.
GDPR
Trainer Presentation
Individual Activity
Group activity
Video
Server Install
Domain Administration
Join a client to a domain.
Performance observation
Q and A
Practical observation
Online Tests
Assignment
PowerPoint Presentation
Flipchart and marker pens
Internet access for research
Hyper-v and Win10 iso, server 2016
Security Software
Assignment materials
GDPR PRESENTATION
One computer per learner with Internet access
Note pads and pens
Hyper-v
Win 10 iso
2016 iso
Security Software
Unit Unit Title Unit Topic Teaching Methods Assessment Resources Preparation
10 Communication Technologies Unit Introduction
Understand the communication principles of computer networks.
Network types, LAN, WAN, ISDN, MULTIPLEXED, CSMA/CD, CSMA/CA.
Protocols.
Assignment Task A.
Know the main elements of data communications systems.
DTE/ DTC
Signal theory.
Digital signalling methods.
Synchronous / Asynchronous
Data elements.
Transmission methods.
Assignment Task B.
Be able to implement different forms of network communications.
Terminology
HTTP, HTTPS, URL.
System requirements.
Wired/Mobile.
Interconnecting devices.
Assignment Task C
GDPR
Trainer Presentation
Individual Activity
Group activity
Video
Packet tracer implementation
VPN
Security protocols.
Performance observation
Q and A
Practical observation
Online Tests
Assignment
PowerPoint Presentation
Flipchart and marker pens
Internet access for research
Hyper-V and Win10 iso, server 2016.
Security Software
Assignment materials
GDPR PRESENTATION
One computer per
learner with Internet
access Note pads and pens