Computer Architecture / Systems
Claires Court Schools - Windsor and Maidenhead
01628327700
1 College Avenue, Maidenhead, SL6 6AW
Course summary

There are three mandatory units: • Information Technology systems • Creating systems to manage information • Using social media in business The fourth unit is optional between data modelling or website development. These are studied over the two year period spanning Years 12 and 13.

Entry requirements

GCSE Mathematics minimum Grade 5 and GCSE English minimum Grade 5 or above.

How you'll be assessed

Unit one: Information Technology systems is assessed through a two hour written examination. The result in this unit contributes to 33% of the final qualification grade. Unit two: Creating information systems to manage information is assessed through a 10 hour examination board set task that students will complete over a one week period. The result in this unit contributes to 25% of the final qualification grade. Unit three: Using social media in business is assessed through an internally set assignment that students will complete during their timetabled lessons. The result in this unit contributes to 25% of the final qualification grade. The remaining 17% of the final qualification grade is from an optional unit assessed through an internally set assignment.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityWindsor and Maidenhead
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Address1 College Avenue, Maidenhead, SL6 6AW