Computer Architecture / Systems
Course summary
This course is perfectly suited for those who are seeking a vocational route towards a career in IT based apprenticeships or an IT based Degree. Students will be entered for the BTEC Extended Certificate in IT Level 3 qualification. It will require 5 periods (5 hours) of study each week and will involve the production of 3 pieces of coursework and an external exam. The aim is to achieve a UCAS recognized academic qualification equivalent to 1 A level, to allow the student to choose between work and further education at the end of Year 13. The extended certificate is worth up to 56 UCAS Points
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Information and Creative Technology | Grade L2P in Information and Creative Technology | — |
Computer Science | Grade 5 in Computer Science | — |
As published by the school
For vocational qualifications applicants will need five or more GCSEs at grades 4-9 or a minimum Pass in a relevant Level 2 vocational course. Grade 5 or above in GCSE ICT or GCSE Computer Science
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Assessment
2 Internally assessed assignments 1 Externally assessed assignment 1 Externally assessed exam (paper based)
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