You will study four units over the duration of the course. Units 1, 2 and 3 are mandatory and also includes an optional unit. Unit 1 is a formal exam and Unit 2 is a controlled piece of assessment—both of these are marked externally. Unit 3 and Unit 4 are coursework-based and marked internally. This is a specialist qualification that focuses on particular aspects of employment within the vocational sector. As such the award offers a qualification which can extend study and provide vocational emphasis. They give you the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to prepare for employment. It is broadly equivalent to one A-Level and is graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction (P/M/D). Typical units include: Unit 1: Information Technology systems Unit 2: Create systems to manage information Unit 3: Social media Unit 4: Spreadsheet modelling