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1 BCS The Chartered Institute for IT First Floor, Block D North Star House North Star Avenue Swindon SN2 1FA Bernie Fishpool Technical and Vocational Qualifications AQA Regus Business, Central Boulevard, Blythe Valley Business Park, Solihull, B90 8AG August T +44 (0) E bill.mitchell@hq.bcs.org.uk Dear Mr Fishpool, RE: Letter of support for the Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT As the professional body for IT in the UK we recognise the following qualifications as being fit for purpose with regard to progression towards a professional career in IT or towards further education in information technology. With respect to information technology, we believe these qualifications provide an appropriate level of knowledge and skills, meeting a broad range of business needs and of the individual, and ensuring employees are appropriately skilled and able to deliver to the standard the sector expects for a wide range of roles. The qualifications will also support learners to progress to a range of university IT related degree programmes that lead to professional careers. We confirm our support for the accreditation of the following qualifications (glh = guided learning hours): 360 glh programmes Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Technical Support Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Scripting and App Programming Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Cyber Security 720 glh programmes Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Networking Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: User Support Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Programming Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Cyber Security and Security Administration We believe that these qualifications will support the progression of learners specifically in the occupational areas of: Technical Support: 313 Information Technology Technicians Scripting and App Programming, Cyber Security: 213 Information Technology and Telecommunications Professionals Networking, User Support, Cyber Security and Security Administration: 3132 IT User Support Technicians Page 1 of 2

2 Programming: 3131 IT Operations Technicians 2133 IT Specialist Managers 2139 Information Technology and Telecommunications Professionals N.E.C Programmers and Software Development Professionals Based on our knowledge of the industry, we believe employers will recruit and train professionals with AQA Tech Level IT qualifications for roles that are likely to be at Registered IT Technician level. Yours Sincerely Dr Bill Mitchell Director of Education BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT Page 2 of 2

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8 Bernie Fishpool Sector Strategist (IT) Technical and Vocational Qualifications AQA Regus Business, Central Boulevard, Blythe Valley Business Park, Solihull, B90 8AG 5 Aug 2015 Dear Bernie As an employer within the IT and Computing sector, we confirm our support for the accreditation of the following qualifications: 360 glh programmes Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Technical Support Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Scripting and App Programming Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Cyber Security 720 glh programmes Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Networking Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: User Support Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Programming Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Cyber Security and Security Administration We believe that these qualifications will provide learners with the underpinning knowledge and relevant specialist knowledge and competencies required to progress to higher education, advanced/higher apprenticeships or the workplace within this sector and specifically in the occupational areas of: Technical Support: 313 Information Technology Technicians Scripting and App Programming, Cyber Security: 213 Information Technology and Telecommunications Professionals Networking, User Support, Cyber Security and Security Administration: 3132 IT User Support Technicians 3131 IT Operations Technicians 2133 IT Specialist Managers 2139 Information Technology and Telecommunications Professionals N.E.C. Programming: 2135 Programmers and Software Development Professionals Because the performance outcomes are mapped to relevant national occupational standards and have been developed in collaboration with employers and professional bodies such as ourselves, it means the knowledge and competencies developed are relevant, transferable and up-to-date. We also believe that the AQA approach of embedding transferable skills within the standards means that learners will be better equipped for onward progression. Yours sincerely Tris Simmons Sr Product Marketing Manager, Worldwide, Commercial Business Unit netgear.com O F E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA

9 3 rd August 2015 TOSHIBA INFORMATION SYSTEMS (UK) LTD Toshiba Court, Weybridge Business Park, Addlestone Road, Weybridge, Surrey KT15 2UL Dear Bernie As an employer within the IT and Computing sector, we confirm our support for the accreditation of the following qualifications: 360 glh programmes Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Technical Support Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Scripting and App Programming Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Cyber Security 720 glh programmes Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Networking Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: User Support Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Programming Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Cyber Security and Security Administration We believe that these qualifications will provide learners with the underpinning knowledge and relevant specialist knowledge and competencies required to progress to higher education, advanced/higher apprenticeships or the workplace within this sector and specifically in the occupational areas of: Technical Support: 313 Information Technology Technicians Scripting and App Programming, Cyber Security: 213 Information Technology and Telecommunications Professionals Networking, User Support, Cyber Security and Security Administration: 3132 IT User Support Technicians 3131 IT Operations Technicians 2133 IT Specialist Managers 2139 Information Technology and Telecommunications Professionals N.E.C. Programming: 2135 Programmers and Software Development Professionals Because the performance outcomes are mapped to relevant national occupational standards and have been developed in collaboration with employers and professional bodies such as ourselves, it means the knowledge and competencies developed are relevant, transferable and up-to-date. We also believe that the AQA approach of embedding transferable skills within the standards means that learners will be better equipped for onward progression. Yours sincerely R W Harrison Bob Harrison Education Adviser Toshiba Information Systems (UK) Ltd. Registered Office: Toshiba Court, Weybridge Business Park, Addlestone Road, Weybridge KT15 2UL Registered Number: England. Telephone (Switchboard) Facsimile

10 July 2015 Dear Bernie As an employer within the IT and computing sector, we confirm our support for the accreditation of the following qualifications: 360 glh programmes Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Technical Support Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Scripting and App Programming Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Cyber Security 720 glh programmes Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Networking Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: User Support Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Programming Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Cyber Security and Security Administration We believe that these qualifications will provide learners with the underpinning knowledge and relevant specialist knowledge and competencies required to progress to higher education, advanced/higher apprenticeships or the workplace within this sector and specifically in the occupational areas of: Technical Support: 313 Information Technology Technicians Scripting and App Programming, Cyber Security: 213 Information Technology and Telecommunications Professionals Networking, User Support, Cyber Security and Security Administration: 3132 IT User Support Technicians 3131 IT Operations Technicians 2133 IT Specialist Managers 2139 Information Technology and Telecommunications Professionals N.E.C. Programming: 2135 Programmers and Software Development Professionals Because the performance outcomes are mapped to relevant national occupational standards and have been developed in collaboration with employers and professional bodies such as ourselves, it means the knowledge and competencies developed are relevant, transferable and up-to-date. We also believe that the AQA approach of embedding transferable skills within the standards means that learners will be better equipped for onward progression. Yours sincerely Andy Doyle Managing Director Weheartdigital Ltd

11 July 2015 Dear Bernie As a Higher Education provider, we confirm our support for the accreditation of the following qualifications: 360 glh programmes Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Technical Support Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Scripting and App Programming Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Cyber Security 720 glh programmes Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Networking Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: User Support Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Programming Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Cyber Security and Security Administration We believe that these qualifications will provide learners with the underpinning knowledge and relevant specialist knowledge and competencies required to progress to higher education, advanced/higher apprenticeships or the workplace within this sector and specifically in the occupational areas of: Technical Support: 313 Information Technology Technicians Scripting and App Programming, Cyber Security: 213 Information Technology and Telecommunications Professionals Networking, User Support, Cyber Security and Security Administration: 3132 IT User Support Technicians 3131 IT Operations Technicians 2133 IT Specialist Managers 2139 Information Technology and Telecommunications Professionals N.E.C. Programming: 2135 Programmers and Software Development Professionals Because the performance outcomes are mapped to relevant national occupational standards and have been developed in collaboration with employers and professional bodies such as ourselves, it means the knowledge and competencies developed are relevant, transferable and up-to-date. We also believe that the AQA approach of embedding transferable skills within the standards means that learners will be better equipped for onward progression. Yours sincerely Dr Chris Beaumont Head of Department of Computing Edge Hill University

12 July 2015 Dear Bernie As a Higher Education provider, we confirm our support for the accreditation of the following qualifications: 360 glh programmes Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Technical Support Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Scripting and App Programming Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Cyber Security 720 glh programmes Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Networking Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: User Support Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Programming Level 3 AQA Tech Level IT: Cyber Security and Security Administration We believe that these qualifications will provide learners with the underpinning knowledge and relevant specialist knowledge and competencies required to progress to higher education, advanced/higher apprenticeships or the workplace within this sector and specifically in the occupational areas of: Technical Support: 313 Information Technology Technicians Scripting and App Programming, Cyber Security: 213 Information Technology and Telecommunications Professionals Networking, User Support, Cyber Security and Security Administration: 3132 IT User Support Technicians 3131 IT Operations Technicians 2133 IT Specialist Managers 2139 Information Technology and Telecommunications Professionals N.E.C. Programming: 2135 Programmers and Software Development Professionals Because the performance outcomes are mapped to relevant national occupational standards and have been developed in collaboration with employers and professional bodies such as ourselves, it means the knowledge and competencies developed are relevant, transferable and up-to-date. We also believe that the AQA approach of embedding transferable skills within the standards means that learners will be better equipped for onward progression. Yours sincerely Antony Stockford Senior Lecturer PGCE Secondary and Primary Computer Science and IT subject Coordinator BA Primary with QTS (Computing) Department of Teacher Education

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