Computer Appreciation (Introduction)
Course summary
This course is designed to support learners who wish to study IT as a one-year course or for those wishing to study it as a full-time study programme and carry on with the Extended Diploma. The qualification carries UCAS tariff points and is equivalent in size to 1.5 A Levels. Learners will develop a common core of IT knowledge and study areas such as the relationship between hardware and software that form an IT system, managing and processing data to support business, using IT to communicate and share information, and computational thinking skills together with the principles of designing and developing computer programs. What you will study: Learners are taught 6 units of which 4 are mandatory and 2 are external. Mandatory content is 76% and External assessment is 41%. Learners will study four mandatory units: • Unit 1: Information Technology Systems • Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information • Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business • Unit 4: Programming – (Synoptic) This qualification includes a choice of optional units, including: • Unit 5: Data Modelling • Unit 6: Website Development • Unit 7: Mobile Apps Development • Unit 8: Computer Games Development This will allow progression to a variety of degrees when combined with other suitable Level 3 qualifications.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 4 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Information and Creative Technology | Grade L2M in Information and Creative Technology | — |
Digital Information Technology Alternative route | Grade L2M in Digital Information Technology | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
Information and Creative Technology | Grade L2D in Information and Creative Technology | — |
Digital Information Technology Alternative route | Grade L2D in Digital Information Technology | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
4 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C), including English and Maths, or a Level 2 qualification (Merit or Distinction) in a related subject. Note: for skills-based qualifications you might need the skills at Level 2 in order to enrol onto the Level 3.
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Assessment
You are going to take onscreen exams for the two mandatory units that are externally assessed. For the remaining units you are internally assessed by completing practical assignments and to showcase what you have learnt and accomplished you will build a digital portfolio of your work. You will also be able to take additional classes in Mathematics and English and gain separate qualifications in these subjects.
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