For Pass standard , learners will give an explanation of the IT systems currently used by
an organisation and how these support the organisation and its users. The organisations
used in learners’ exploration study must have no or limited adoption of cloud
technologies.
Learners will give explanations of the characteristics of different cloud technologies and
delivery models, and the descriptions will be supported by examples of how these could
be implemented to replace and/or support current IT systems.
Overall, learners will demonstrate an understanding of the resource requirements of the
identified uses and how these might impact, both positively and negatively, on the needs
of the organisation. The report may have some inaccuracies and the review of the
impact may be unbalanced.
Learning aims B and C Learners’ evidence should identify and develop cloud storage and collaboration
solutions to meet a client’s needs. The solutions can be created using live hosted
resources (self-hosted or using third-party servers) or simulated using virtual machine(s).
Centres should ensure that the problems give enough scope to allow learners to develop
a solution that meets a range of user and organisational needs.
For Distinction standard , learners will draw on and show synthesis of knowledge
across the learning aims to evaluate how the decisions and methodologies applied
throughout the design, development, maintenance, optimisation and testing of the
solution impacted on their effectiveness. Learners will make suitable and reasoned
justifications of decisions made in comparison to alternative solutions.
Learners will give a thorough evaluation of the effectiveness of the final solution,
including comparisons to possible alternatives, which will be supported by evidence
from all stages of the project to reach valid conclusions and suggest future actions
and developments.
The evaluation will contain a systematic and accurate review of their own skills,
performance and the impact that this had on the effectiveness of the solution.
Evaluation evidence of behaviours will demonstrate learners’ use of ‘soft skills’ in relation
to the vocational context of the project, such as managing and liaising with others,
including the client and test users, as well as time management. Where possible,
learners should refer to tangible evidence to support their evaluation such as meeting
notes, correspondence and time plans.