How you’d get this certificate
- Zavmo teaches you. You learn the units one-to-one with an AI tutor, on your own work.
- You register with an approved centre. That is a college, training provider or employer Cambridge OCR has approved to offer this qualification. Zavmo is not an approved centre, so you register with them, not with us.
- The centre assesses, and Cambridge OCR awards. A qualified assessor at the centre judges your evidence, and the certificate comes from Cambridge OCR.
This Level 3 qualification is for learners aged 16-19 and is equivalent to 3 A levels. It allows learners to study IT in a practical context, with pathways in Digital Technician and Application Data Practitioner. Units cover fundamentals of IT, global information, cyber security, computer networks, and virtual and augmented reality.
These are the units Cambridge OCR registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated. Zavmo teaches towards them on your own work.
Zavmo is not an awarding body, is not an approved centre, and is not affiliated with Cambridge OCR. It does the teaching and the mapping. Cambridge OCR sets this qualification and awards it, and a qualified human assessor makes the assessment decision.
What each unit actually teaches you to do
Application design Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles of application design
- Analyse user requirements for a specific application
- Design an application to meet specified user requirements
- Evaluate different application design methodologies
- Document the application design process
Big Data analytics Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the concepts and principles of Big Data analytics
- Collect and process large datasets
- Use data visualisation techniques to present findings
- Understand the different types of Big Data analytics tools and techniques
- Apply Big Data analytics to solve business problems
Business computing Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental concepts of business computing
- Use common business software applications effectively
- Apply computing skills to solve business-related problems
- Understand the importance of data security and ethical considerations in business computing
- Create and present business documents using appropriate software
Cloud technology Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the key characteristics and context of cloud technology and explain why it is used by organisations
- Understand the business benefits of utilising cloud services, including cost savings and increased efficiency
- Understand the technical and operational requirements of cloud services, including bandwidth and security considerations
- Understand the features and benefits of different types of cloud storage solutions
- Understand the deployment requirements for cloud-based services for organisations, including migration strategies
- Know the key regulatory issues that impact the use of cloud technology, such as data protection and compliance
- Know about the potential impact, risks and security issues related to cloud technology, and how to mitigate them
Cognitive computing Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Know how cognitive computing is currently used within various business sectors
- Investigate opportunities for the positive application of cognitive computing within a specific business context
- Generate detailed business proposals for an identified application of cognitive computing, including cost-benefit analysis and implementation plans
Computer networks Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental concepts of computer networks
- Explain different network topologies and protocols
- Configure and troubleshoot basic network connectivity
- Understand network security principles and practices
- Describe the role of network hardware and software components
Computer systems – hardware Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental components of computer hardware systems
- Assemble and configure computer hardware
- Diagnose and resolve hardware faults
- Understand the principles of computer architecture
- Optimise computer hardware performance
Computer systems – software Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the architecture of computer systems and software
- Explain the role of operating systems and system software
- Install, configure, and maintain software applications
- Troubleshoot common software issues
- Understand software licensing and legal considerations
Cyber security Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental concepts of cyber security
- Identify common cyber security threats and vulnerabilities
- Apply security measures to protect systems and data
- Analyse the legal and ethical considerations related to cyber security
- Evaluate the impact of cyber security breaches on organisations
Data analysis and design Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of data analysis
- Apply data analysis techniques to a given dataset
- Design a data model to meet specific requirements
- Evaluate different data analysis and design tools
- Interpret and present data analysis findings
Developing a Smarter Planet Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the concept of a 'Smarter Planet'
- Investigate the technologies that contribute to a 'Smarter Planet'
- Analyse the impact of 'Smarter Planet' initiatives on society
- Develop a solution that contributes to a 'Smarter Planet' concept
- Evaluate the potential benefits and challenges of implementing 'Smarter Planet' solutions
Enterprise computing Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental concepts of enterprise computing systems, including their architecture and components
- Investigate and document business requirements for an enterprise computer solution, considering scalability and security
- Develop enterprise computing solutions to meet specified business requirements, using appropriate technologies and methodologies
- Review the developed enterprise computing solution with relevant stakeholders, incorporating feedback and making necessary adjustments
Fundamentals of IT Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental concepts of information technology
- Understand the basic hardware and software components of a computer system
- Understand the principles of data storage and retrieval
- Understand the importance of IT security and data protection
- Understand the use of common software applications
- Understand the impact of IT on society
Games design and prototyping Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of games design
- Develop game design documents and specifications
- Create game prototypes using appropriate software and tools
- Evaluate and refine game prototypes based on feedback
- Understand the game development lifecycle
Global information Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the concept of global information and its significance
- Understand the different types of global information systems
- Understand the flow of information across international borders
- Understand the challenges and opportunities associated with global information sharing
- Understand the impact of global information on various sectors
- Understand the ethical considerations related to global information
IT technical support Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of IT technical support
- Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues
- Provide remote technical support
- Understand network troubleshooting techniques
- Document technical support activities
Internet of Everything Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the concept of the Internet of Everything (IoE)
- Identify the key components and technologies of IoE systems
- Analyse the potential applications of IoE in different industries
- Evaluate the security and privacy challenges associated with IoE
- Assess the impact of IoE on society and the economy
Mobile technology Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the different types of mobile technology and their applications
- Configure and troubleshoot mobile devices
- Understand security considerations for mobile technology
- Integrate mobile technology into existing IT infrastructure
- Understand the legal and ethical considerations related to mobile technology
Product development Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the stages of the product development lifecycle
- Identify market needs and generate product ideas
- Design and prototype new products or services
- Test and refine product designs based on user feedback
- Evaluate the commercial viability of new products
Project management Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of project management methodologies
- Plan and define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
- Manage project resources, timelines, and budgets effectively
- Monitor project progress and identify potential risks
- Evaluate project outcomes and identify areas for improvement
Social media and digital marketing Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the role of social media in digital marketing
- Analyse different social media platforms and their uses
- Develop a social media marketing strategy for a specific organisation
- Implement and monitor a social media marketing campaign
- Evaluate the effectiveness of a social media marketing campaign
Software engineering for business Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of software engineering for business applications
- Design and develop software solutions to meet business requirements
- Understand software testing methodologies
- Manage software development projects
- Understand the software development lifecycle
Systems analysis and design Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of systems analysis and design
- Analyse existing systems to identify areas for improvement
- Design new systems to meet specific business requirements
- Evaluate different system design options and select the most appropriate solution
- Document system designs using appropriate modelling techniques
Virtual and augmented reality Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of virtual and augmented reality
- Describe the hardware and software components used in VR/AR systems
- Develop basic VR/AR applications or experiences
- Evaluate the usability and effectiveness of VR/AR applications
- Understand the potential applications of VR/AR in different industries
Web design and prototyping Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of web design
- Analyse user needs for a website
- Design a website layout and structure
- Develop a website prototype using appropriate tools
- Evaluate the usability of a website prototype
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Where this can lead
IT Support Specialist
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The credits, and who awards them
Level 3 credits are regulated, and they are awarded by Cambridge OCR rather than by Zavmo. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you have covered and what is next.
What you would be collecting
Application designBig Data analyticsBusiness computingCloud technologyCognitive computingComputer networksComputer systems – hardwareComputer systems – software
Each one is a real unit registered against this qualification.
How you’d practise it
You don’t watch this. You do it.
You are not assessed on remembering this. You are assessed on applying it, analysing it, evaluating it and producing something. So that is what the practice is: projects, role play and your own live cases, with a tutor in the room.
The Coach · your practice partner Illustration - Pitch it Evaluate
“Enterprise computing” gets practised as a pitch. You make the case out loud, Zavmo asks the question the room would ask, and you make it again.
- Bring your own plan Create
For “Developing a Smarter Planet” you bring the plan you are actually working on, not a case study. Zavmo pulls on the assumptions in it until the weak one shows.
- Map a live decision Analyse
“Big Data analytics” runs on a decision you are facing now. Zavmo maps it with you and shows what the second-order effect looks like before you find out the slow way.
- Lead it Apply
“Project management” is practised on the team you actually have. You talk through the call you are about to make, and Zavmo makes you say it the way you would say it to them.
How you would learn this
One to one, on the work you already do
A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.
A lesson from Application design, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
Learners will study the fundamental principles of application design, analyse user requirements, and design applications to meet specified needs. This unit also covers evaluation of design methodologies and documentation of the application design process.
- 1 Remember
- 2 Understand
- 3 Apply
- 4 Analyse
- 5 Evaluate
- 6 Create
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Built for Cambridge OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in IT
25 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Cambridge OCR.
- Application design
- Big Data analytics
- Business computing
- Cloud technology
- Cognitive computing
- Computer networks
and 19 more in the full unit list below.
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