Course information
Computer Architecture / Systems
Rooks Heath School - Harrow
02084224675
Eastcote Lane, South Harrow, Harrow, HA2 9AH
Course summary

Who is the course for? This qualification is designed for learners who are interested in an introduction to the study of creating IT systems to manage and share in formation, alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in IT. What can it lead to? The qualification, when studied with other level 3 qualifications, is aimed at progression to higher education. However, it also enables students to develop the knowledge and skills needed for entry level roles related to IT, including vocational apprenticeship roles and trainee/entry level roles such as a social media specialist, content developer, web developer or business analyst. How will the course be structured? One third External exam. Two thirds Internal assessment and practical tasks. How will the course be structured? One third External exam. Two thirds Internal assessment and practical tasks.

Entry requirements

To study BTEC level 3 Nationals and WJEC Applied Diploma qualifications, you need to achieve a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grades 9-4 (or grade C and above) including either Mathematics grade 4 and/or English Language grade 4. You need at least a grade 3 in GCSE Mathematics to study any Level 3 subject.

How you'll be assessed

• Assignments set and marked by Rooks Heath teachers • Tasks set and marked by Edexcel • One exam in Year 2, set and marked by Edexcel

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityHarrow
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressEastcote Lane, South Harrow, Harrow, HA2 9AH