The qualification is Level 3 Cambridge Technicals in IT. It is a vocational qualification and is graded Pass, Merit, Distinction and Distinction *. Students can study for an AS level in year 12 and if they pass they can continue to the full A2 qualification in year 13. It will provide learners with the opportunity through applied learning to develop core principles and specialist knowledge and understanding required in the IT sector. Learning will be in the form of group work, individual work, independent research, case studies, and discussion. The marking criteria will be shared with students at the start of each the unit of work to enable them to achieve the highest possible level if all criteria are completed. Students will be very closely monitored to ensure they are on target to achieve the best possible grade for each unit.