BTECs are industry-led qualifications designed to help you learn more about a particular area of work. 62% of large companies have recruited employees with a BTEC qualification. As part of the Level 3 Extended Diploma in ICT you will discover a range of exciting aspects of technology that are used in industry. This is a “hands” on practical course and you will pick up practical skills in areas such as programming and understanding the fundamentals of computer systems. These will develop your computational-thinking skills and you can apply these skills to solve problems. The department has a long history of delivering outstanding results with a significant proportion of students going on to Russell group universities to study a range of degrees including Computing, Business and Education Studies. What will I learn? The ability to learn independently The ability to research actively and methodically To be able to give presentations and be active group members. Reading technical texts Effective writing Analytical skills Creative development Preparation for assessment methods used in degrees.
GCSE grade 4/5 in English Language and Maths
BTEC Computing is taught over two years. A combination of internal and external assessment is used to determine your final grade. For the internal assessment, you will complete several units of coursework to get your final grade at the end of year 13. You will also sit four exams over the two years. There are a mixture of shorter questions, data response and essay questions. There are 13 units of which 7 are mandatory and 4 are externally assessed • Mandatory content (67%). • External assessment (42%)
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | 31 Brady Street, Whitechapel, London, E1 5DJ |
BTECs are industry-led qualifications designed to help you learn more about a particular area of work. 62% of large companies have recruited employees with a BTEC qualification. As part of the Level 3 Extended Diploma in ICT you will discover a range of exciting aspects of technology that are used in industry. This is a “hands” on practical course and you will pick up practical skills in areas such as programming and understanding the fundamentals of computer systems. These will develop your computational-thinking skills and you can apply these skills to solve problems. The department has a long history of delivering outstanding results with a significant proportion of students going on to Russell group universities to study a range of degrees including Computing, Business and Education Studies. What will I learn? The ability to learn independently The ability to research actively and methodically To be able to give presentations and be active group members. Reading technical texts Effective writing Analytical skills Creative development Preparation for assessment methods used in degrees.
GCSE grade 4/5 in English Language and Maths
BTEC Computing is taught over two years. A combination of internal and external assessment is used to determine your final grade. For the internal assessment, you will complete several units of coursework to get your final grade at the end of year 13. You will also sit four exams over the two years. There are a mixture of shorter questions, data response and essay questions. There are 13 units of which 7 are mandatory and 4 are externally assessed • Mandatory content (67%). • External assessment (42%)
