Computer Appreciation (Introduction)
Course summary
Year 12 Term 1 Topic and Content: • Single award Unit 1 – Fundamentals of IT (Exam Unit) Unit 12 – Mobile technologies • Double award Unit 18 – Computer Systems - Hardware Term 2 Topic and Content: • Single award Unit 2 – Global Information (Exam Unit) Unit 17 – Internet of Everything • Double award Unit 16 – Smarter Planet Term 3 Topic and Content: • Single award Unit 2 – Global Information (Exam unit) Unit 4 – Computer Networks • Double award Unit 19 – Computer Systems - Software Year 13 Term 1 Topic and Content: • Single award Unit 4 – Computer Networks • Double award Unit 3 – Cyber security (Exam unit) Term 2 Topic and Content: • Single award Unit 4 – Computer Networks • Double award Unit 3 – Cyber security (Exam unit) Unit 8 – Product management Term 3 Topic and Content: • Single award Unit 4 – Computer Networks • Double award Unit 9 – Product development Public examinations (re-sits): Unit 1 Fundamentals of IT Unit 2 - Global Information Unit 3 - Cyber security
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Computer Science | Grade 4 in Computer Science | — |
Information and Creative Technology Alternative route | Grade L2M in Information and Creative Technology | — |
As published by the school
A minimum of five grade 4s at GCSE or equivalent, with at least a Merit or grade 4 in a relevant equivalent qualification
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Assessment
Single Award 40% - Examination – which comprises of two exams (unit 1 and 2) 60% - Coursework Double Award 30% - Examination – which comprises of two exams (unit 1, 2 and3) 70% - Coursework
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