Computer Appreciation (Introduction)

Course summary

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Computing is a full time course worth the equivalent of 3 A-Levels that is designed to give you an advanced understanding of Computing that will prepare you for work, an apprenticeship or university. Over the two years you will cover 13 different units; each developing different skills, knowledge and understanding. These include Computer Systems; Business Applications of Social Media; Digital Graphics and Animation; Website Development; and Object Orientated Programming. Learners will study seven mandatory units and take six optional units from the selection provided over the duration of the course. Each unit is examined separately and has their own weighting. Varying combinations of the grade/points achieved on each unit will contribute to an overall grade. The seven mandatory units for the course are: Unit 1: Principles of Computer Science Unit 2: Fundamentals of Computer Systems Unit 3: Planning and Management of Computing Projects Unit 4: Software Design and Development Project Unit 7: IT Systems and Security Unit 8: Business Applications of Social Media Unit 9: The impact of Computing