Vocational IT - Options 2026

Cambridge Technical in IT

Course contact: Mrs R Duchovny duchovny.r@whiteroseacademies.org 

Course Description:

This Level 1/2 Cambridge National in IT is designed for learners who want to raise their confidence and understanding in the use of IT in the digital world.  The qualification covers digital and technical skills.

What will I learn?

The study of IT allows you to become equipped with the confidence to apply and use skills that are relevant both to the IT sector and more widely.

You will learn about:

• the use of IT in the digital world
• the Internet of Everything (IoE)
• data manipulation using spreadsheets
• the design and implementation of human‑computer interface (HCI)

• Augmented Reality

You will develop your knowledge and understanding in a number

of key areas as you plan, design, create, test and evaluate/review IT solutions using spreadsheets and Augmented Reality (AR) products to meet client and target audience requirements.

How will I be assessed?

The Level 1/Level 2 Cambridge National in IT consists of three units.

IT in the digital world (R050) is externally assessed and worth 40% of the total qualification.

Data manipulation using spreadsheets (R060) and using Augmented Reality to present information (R070) are both NEA units worth 30% of the qualification each.

Further Study

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National in Information Technology (AAQ)

Cambridge Advanced Nationals (AAQs)

Apprenticeships

AI Engineer, Data Analyst, IT Administrator, Cyber Security, Project Management, Digital Marketing, Digital Support and Transformation

Careers

AI Engineer, Software/Network Engineer, Network Technician, Data Scientist/Analyst, Game/App/Web Developer, Augmented Reality Content Creator, Project Manager, Digital Marketer, Software Tester