it & COMPUTING
BTEC LEVEL 3
COMPUTING
EC FD D ED
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
All qualifications share a common core of Computing
knowledge and there are a range of mandatory units which may
include the Principles of Computer Science and IT Systems
Security and Encryption. Other units delivered may include
Digital Graphics and Animation, HCI, Computer Games
Development. This National Diploma course, if studied
alongside Level 3 Mathematics and the Extended Project
qualification, will give you a Tech Bacc qualification.
BTEC LEVEL 3
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
C EC FD
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
Internal and external assessments. Students may have one resit
attempt for the externally assessed units. 3 You enjoy studying how computers are used within a range of
IT systems.
3 You want to learn the practical skills in IT, which are
transferable to the workplace or higher education.
3 You enjoy problem solving and finding IT solutions.
3 You enjoy using a varied range of IT applications and are
keen to become an expert user of a wide variety of systems.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE THIS COURSE WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
• genuine interest in Computing and Technology
• enjoy working in teams and problem solving
• minimum GCSE grade 4 in English and Maths. You will study a varying number of units depending on the
pathway you take. Topics are likely to include Creating Systems
to Manage Information and Using Social Media in Business.
Other units delivered may include Information Technology
Systems, Programming, Website Development, Mobile Apps
Development and Computer Games Development.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
PROGRESSION
Many Computing students go on to study Computing in
university for example a degree in Computer Science,
Information Management or a Foundation Degree in Business
Computing or a HND/HNC. This qualification will equip you with
a broad range of technical skills which are suitable for
employment or an apprenticeship in roles such as computer
programmer, software engineer, network manager or web
developer.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
Students are assessed with both internal and external
assessments. Students may have one resit attempt for the
externally assessed units.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE THIS COURSE
• genuine interest in Information Technology and Computing
• enjoy working in teams and problem solving
• GCSE grade 4 in English and Maths.
PROGRESSION
Many IT students go on to study IT in university for example a
degree in Information Management or a foundation degree in
Business Computing or a HND/HNC. This qualification will equip
you with a broad range of technical skills which are suitable for
employment or an apprenticeship.
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
You will be able to take part in national competitions such as
Apps for Good, National Cipher Competition and British
Informatics Olympiad. Local competitions such as Barclays Tech
Innovation. Visits from organisations offering apprenticeships
including Barclays Bank, RAF and local apprenticeship schemes.
Local website and app developers help inspire our students.
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
You will be able to take part in national competitions such as
Apps for Good and local competitions such as Barclays Tech
Innovation. Visits from organisations offering apprenticeships
including Barclays Bank, RAF local apprenticeship schemes.
Local website and app developers help inspire our students.
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3 You enjoy studying technical aspects of how computers work
and enjoy finding technical solutions to problem solving.
3 You enjoy programming and think in a logical and systematic
manner.
3 You want to develop your computational thinking skills.