GCSE (for first teaching in 2009) Business and Communications Systems - J230

Units

Please find below the units which are available for this qualification.

Unit title and description

Assessment
incl. duration

Weighting
Unit A265: Businesses and their Communication Systems
  • An introduction to communication systems and the business contexts they operate in.

Written examination

1 hour 30 minutes

50%
Unit A266: Developing Business Communication Systems
  • Explore and suggest improvements to business communication systems, considering the impact on the business and its stakeholders.

Controlled assessment

Up to 10 hours on research
Up to 5 hours on writing up

25%
Unit A267: ICT Skills for Business and Communication Systems
  • Develop knowledge, understanding and practical skills needed to maintain and use business communication systems based on standard office software.

Practical examination

1 hour

25%

Assessment objectives

The assessment objectives are designed to reflect the non-statutory guidelines for Business and Communications Systems.

Learners are expected to demonstrate the following in the context of the content described:

AO1

Recall, select and communicate their knowledge and understanding of concepts, issues and terminology.

AO2

Apply skills, knowledge and understanding in a variety of contexts and in planning and carrying out investigations and tasks.

AO3

Analyse and evaluate evidence, make reasoned judgements and present appropriate conclusions.