Computing | Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy

Subject

Computing

Course

Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in COMPUTING (ENTENDED CERTIFICATE)

Exam Board

Pearson

For more information contact Head of Department:

Mr S Dutton

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Brief introduction to subject:

The Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in COMPUTING (ENTENDED CERTIFICATE) is equivalent in size to 1 A-level. Learners will take a total of four units, 2 in each year.

Why study Computing at OLSC?

The units provide learners with an insight into the IT and Computing sectors as they investigate the principles of Computer Science, IT infrastructure and the important legal and security considerations.

BTEC courses – A minimum of Grade 4 in English Language or Maths

Year 12

Unit 1: Programming Fundamentals

AO1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of computing facts, terms, standards, concepts, technologies and processes

AO2 Demonstrate application of knowledge and understanding of computing facts, terms, standards, concepts, technologies and processes.

AO3 Demonstrate analysis of data and information related to computing to communicate solutions/understanding

AO4 Demonstrate evaluation of technologies, procedures, outcomes and solutions to make reasoned judgements.

Unit 3: Human Computer Interaction

A Explore the factors affecting human-computer interaction

B Develop a proposal and designs for a human-computer interaction solution in response to a brief

C Develop your planned human-computer interaction solution in response to the brief.

Year 13

Unit 2: Computer Network Security and Encryption

AO1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts and terminology of computer network security and encryption

AO2 Demonstrate application of knowledge and understanding of methods and techniques used in computer network security and encryption

AO3 Demonstrate analysis of data and information related to computer network security and encryption of different types of networks to communicate solutions/understanding

AO4 Demonstrate evaluation of computer network security and encryption techniques and solutions to make reasoned judgements.

Unit 4 : Practical Programming

A Explore principles of computing related to software development

B Manage the development of a software solution

This qualification introduces students to key aspects of Computer Science practitioner roles. Students who successfully complete the qualification will be well equipped to move onto degrees in related subjects such as IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Multimedia, Software Engineering, Computer Networking, e-Business and Information Management.