Computer Appreciation (Introduction)

Assessment

This course is assessed by 50% coursework and 50% examination. Students will sit three exams for the externally assessed units and complete two units of coursework over the two-year course. During Year 12 pupils will complete two exam-based units: Unit 1 Fundamentals of IT, information learnt in this unit will provide a solid foundation in the fundamentals of hardware, networks, software, the ethical use of computers and how business uses IT. Unit 2 Global Information, this unit will provide students with a greater understanding of how organisations use information sources both internally and externally and the types of information they will encounter. They will begin Unit 17 - The internet of everything, this unit is about the use of the internet and how it is impacting people and society. They will learn about the Internet of Everything (IoE) and how it is used. Using their knowledge, they will carry out a feasibility study for a potential idea. They will pitch their idea to potential stakeholders and use feedback to revise their proposal. In Year 13 students will continue with Unit 17 - The internet of everything and also complete the exam-based Unit 3 Cyber security and coursework for Unit 9 Product development. Unit 3 Cyber Security - This unit has been designed to enable students to gain knowledge and understanding of the range of threats, vulnerabilities and risks that impact on both individuals and organisations. They will learn about the solutions that can be used to prevent or deal with cyber security incidents resulting from these challenges. Unit 9 Product Development - The purpose of this unit is to prepare students to undertake product development activities. They will learn about different product design methodologies and the role of the product development life cycle. In addition, they will discover the factors that influence product developments. There will be opportunities built in to allow for, self, peer and teacher assessment.