Course information
Computer Appreciation (Introduction)
Outwood Academy Valley - Nottinghamshire
01909475121
Valley Road, Worksop, S81 7EN
Course summary

IT is at the heart of everyday life, at home, at work, and in our leisure time from computer graphics and control systems to communications and problem-solving, IT has an ever-increasing role to play. Cambridge Technical are vocational qualifications that are designed to give you a work-focused alternative to A Levels. They’ve been designed to give you opportunities to demonstrate and develop the practical application of knowledge and understanding in the areas of work that appeal to you. This will enable you to develop your research skills as you work, both independently and with colleagues, to progress through your qualifications.

Entry requirements

You must have achieved 5 passes including mathematics and English, where a pass is defined as GCSE 9-4 and pass or better at level 2 BTEC. A GCSE in Computer Science is preferred, however not essential. Students should have a GCSE grade 5 in English and Math's. A willingness to learn and an enthusiasm for both Computer Science and ICT.

How you'll be assessed

This course is assessed through a combination of both exam and coursework-based assessment. Units 1 and 2 are exam based whilst the remaining units are coursework based.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressValley Road, Worksop, S81 7EN