Computer Architecture / Systems
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
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Mathematics | Grade 3 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
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.
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Assessment
• Assignments set and marked by Rooks Heath teachers • Tasks set and marked by Edexcel • One exam in Year 2, set and marked by Edexcel
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