Component 1: Computer Systems The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output, and storage devices, Software and software development, Programming, Exchanging data, Data types, data structures and algorithms, and Legal, moral, ethical, and cultural issues. Component 2: Algorithms and Problem-Solving Elements of computational thinking (thinking abstractly, thinking logically, thinking procedurally, thinking concurrently), problem-solving and programming, algorithms, programming techniques, and computational methods. Component 3: Programming Project A practical portfolio-based assessment with a task that is chosen by the teacher or learner and is produced in an appropriate programming language of the learner’s or teacher’s choice. The course allows progression to both higher education and employment.
Grade 6 in Computing GCSE or Distinction* Level 2 BTEC in ICT. Other similar courses will also be considered for suitability). You will require a Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics.
Computing Systems 2 Hour 30 mins Written Exam (40%). Algorithms and Problem-Solving 2 Hour 30 mins Written Exam (synoptic assessment) (40%). Programming Project: Non-exam assessment (20%).
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | 116 Childwall Road, Liverpool, L15 6WU |
Component 1: Computer Systems The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output, and storage devices, Software and software development, Programming, Exchanging data, Data types, data structures and algorithms, and Legal, moral, ethical, and cultural issues. Component 2: Algorithms and Problem-Solving Elements of computational thinking (thinking abstractly, thinking logically, thinking procedurally, thinking concurrently), problem-solving and programming, algorithms, programming techniques, and computational methods. Component 3: Programming Project A practical portfolio-based assessment with a task that is chosen by the teacher or learner and is produced in an appropriate programming language of the learner’s or teacher’s choice. The course allows progression to both higher education and employment.
Grade 6 in Computing GCSE or Distinction* Level 2 BTEC in ICT. Other similar courses will also be considered for suitability). You will require a Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics.
Computing Systems 2 Hour 30 mins Written Exam (40%). Algorithms and Problem-Solving 2 Hour 30 mins Written Exam (synoptic assessment) (40%). Programming Project: Non-exam assessment (20%).