Band 6

• demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of a specified information system and the relationship between each of the components

• analyses and develops information systems with complete interdependence between the information processes

• demonstrates a high level ethical usage of systems and evaluates the effect of information systems on the individual, society and the environment

• proposes innovative ways in which information systems will meet emerging needs within an historical context

• comprehensively assesses the ethical implications and justifies the selection of resources and tools to develop and manage projects

• demonstrates extensive analysis of a situation to determine a need and develop a comprehensive and successful solution using a methodical approach

• implements outstanding management techniques, possesses excellent communication skills and comprehensively documents project work

Band 5

• demonstrates a thorough understanding of a given information system and the need for all components to work together

• analyses and develops information systems with detailed interdependence between processes

• sustains ethical usage of systems and makes informed judgments of the effects of information systems on the individual, society and the environment

• makes thorough suggestions on how information systems can meet emerging needs within an historical context

• thoroughly assesses the ethical implications and selects appropriate resources and tools to develop and manage projects

• demonstrates detailed analysis of a situation to determine a need and develop a successful solution using a methodical approach

• implements thorough management techniques, possesses effective communication skills and accurately documents project work

Band 4

• clearly explains how all the components of an information system work together

• broad understanding of the relationship between information processes within analysed and developed systems

• demonstrates sound ethical usage of systems and clearly explains the effects of information systems on the individual, society and environment

• makes good suggestions on how information systems can meet emerging needs based on previous experience

• selects resources and tools to manage and develop projects with a good understanding of the ethical implications

• demonstrates sound analysis of a situation to determine a need and develops a good solution

• implements sound management techniques, possesses good communication skills and clearly documents project work

Band 3

• describes the purpose of each of the components of a given information system

• describes information processes within systems that have been developed

• describes basic ethical use of information systems and the effect of information systems on individuals, society and the environment

• proposes an adequate information system to meet a need

• distinguishes between different resources and tools associated with the development of a project, describing ethical implications

• comprehends a need and develops a basic solution

• demonstrates basic communication skills and produces a descriptive report of project work

Band 2

• identifies the components of an information system for a given context

• identifies information processes within systems that have been developed

• demonstrates limited ethical usage of information systems and identifies the effects of information systems on the individual, society and the environment

• suggests a basic information system for a given need

• identifies tools and resources associated with the development of a project, with limited understanding of ethical implications

• attempts to understand a need for a given situation and to develop a basic solution

• demonstrates some communication skills and limited documentation of project work

Band 1