Computer Architecture / Systems
Birchwood Community High School - Warrington
01925853500
Brock Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7PT
Course summary

This course has been designed to provide you with an insight into core and specialist units which cover aspects of knowledge, understanding and competency which are necessary for employment within ICT. The course is ideal if you have a keen interest in computers, how they work and their uses. Students will have the opportunity to develop a range of skills and

Entry requirements

The entry requirements for this course are 5 GCSEs at grades 4-9 (or BTEC equivalents) .

How you'll be assessed

Assessment has changed this year to include more externally assessed units. In Year 1 there will be an on screen task which is set and marked by the exam board. In addition there will be a project assignment set and marked internally. In Year 2 there will be another internally assessed project assignment followed by a final written examination which is set and marked by the exam board. The weightings for assessment are 58% external, 42% internal.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityWarrington
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBrock Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7PT