Programme Years

Analysis — Year 1

You recognise a problem in a given professional context that can be addressed with an IT solution, following instructions to collect basic data, requirements, and constraints from a small number of immediate stakeholders. You use prescribed techniques, such as simple stakeholder notes or document scans, to describe initial evaluation aspects and to produce basic requirement information in a guided and structured format, such as short user story statements or simple data descriptions.

Design — Year 1

You produce basic designs to meet the given requirements by following prescribed methods, such as basic architecture examples or provided model assumptions. You use guided modelling tools, such as template-based UML sketches or simple data visuals, and identify aspects that support the assessment of a solution.

Realisation — Year 1

You implement a part of a given solution in a guided problem context by following prescribed techniques and tools, such as basic software development frameworks and machine learning libraries, to realise a number of elements of the design. You identify basic aspects that can be used to support an initial check of the implementation, and you document your work using guided formats, such as template-based notes or simplified system descriptions.

Evaluation — Year 1

You assess parts of a realised solution in a guided context by identifying basic aspects related to the evaluation criteria to determine whether the solution addresses the identified problem(s). You offer basic recommendations for improvement and record your work using guided formats, such as template-based notes or short review statements.

Process — Year 1

You carry out the work process according to given instructions within a given context, applying a simple problem-solving approach and following prescribed steps from predefined methodologies. You practise basic professional skills, including communication and collaboration, consider the given context and the interests of immediate stakeholders, and reflect on your own tasks and progress using the project management and documentation tools provided.

Analysis — Year 2

You identify and examine a problem in a defined professional setting that can be addressed with an IT solution, collecting and interpreting data, requirements, and constraints from relevant stakeholders within a defined technical or organisational context. You use appropriate predefined techniques, such as basic stakeholder or document analysis, to establish suitable evaluation criteria and to produce and organise requirements in a structured format, such as simple user stories or basic data descriptions.

Design — Year 2

You produce several design options to meet defined requirements by applying given methods, such as standard architecture patterns or provided model assumptions. You use standard modelling tools, such as UML templates or basic data visualisations, and establish a set of metrics to assess and support a chosen solution.

Realisation — Year 2

You implement and deliver parts of the chosen solution within the problem context by applying suitable techniques and tools, such as standard development frameworks and machine learning libraries, to realise the required parts of the design. You establish suitable criteria to support the assessment of the implementation and document the implementation using standard formats, such as structured technical notes or basic system documentation.

Evaluation — Year 2

You assess the realised solution within a defined professional setting by analysing and interpreting the established evaluation criteria to determine whether the solution effectively addresses the identified problems. You offer informed recommendations for improvement and record your findings using standard formats, such as structured review reports or impact analyses.

Process — Year 2

You manage the work process in an effective and structured manner within a defined professional setting, applying a routine problem-solving approach and using predefined methodologies. You demonstrate appropriate professional skills, including communication and collaboration, consider the immediate organisational context and the expectations of relevant stakeholders, and reflect on your own decisions and progress using standard project management and documentation tools.

Analysis — Year 4

You identify and critically examine a problem in a professional setting that can be addressed with an IT solution, gathering and evaluating data, requirements, and constraints from stakeholders within a given technical or organisational context. You use relevant, industry-standard techniques, such as stakeholder and document analysis, to define and justify evaluation criteria and to produce and prioritise requirements in a structured format, such as user stories and data descriptions.

Design — Year 4

You produce various designs to meet identified requirements by selecting and adapting appropriate methods, such as software architecture patterns and model assumptions. You use relevant modelling tools, such as UML and data visualisations, while defining metrics to assess and justify a suitable solution.

Realisation — Year 4

You implement and deliver the chosen solution within the problem context, effectively employing appropriate techniques and tools, such as software development frameworks and machine learning libraries, to realise the specified design. You ensure that the defined evaluation criteria are implemented, tracked, and tested, and you document the implementation process using appropriate formats, such as technical reports and system documentation.

Evaluation — Year 4

You assess the realised solution by analysing and interpreting the evaluation criteria to determine whether the solution effectively addresses the identified problems. You offer informed recommendations for refinement and future development, and record your conclusions using appropriate formats, such as review reports and impact analyses.

Process — Year 4

You manage the work process effectively within a professional setting by applying a problem-solving approach using appropriate methodologies, such as Agile or CRISP-DM. You demonstrate professional skills, including communication and collaboration, consider the organisational context, ethical implications, and stakeholder interests; actively reflecting on decisions, progress, and outcomes using industry-standard tools and techniques for project management and documentation.