The course is taught through several practical and theory sessions utilizing various hardware and software resources. This will build on existing knowledge and skills. Students will be expected to supplement this through independent study and research in college and at home. A2 content includes: • The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output and storage devices • Software and software development • Programming • Exchanging data • Data types, data structures and algorithms • Legal, moral, ethical and cultural issues • Elements of computational issues • Problem solving and programming • Algorithms • Computer networks This qualification is suitable for learners intending to pursue any career in which an understanding of technology is needed such as computer game designers, or software engineering and for learners who wish to further develop skills at university. The problem-solving skills and analysis skills developed within this course are highly transferable skills therefore the qualification is also suitable for any further study as part of a course in general education.
Students who wish to study Computer Science must meet the following entry requirements: • They must hold a GCSE computing or ICT equivalent qualification at grade 4 or above. • A grade 6 or higher in Mathematics is preferable. They also must have acquired a minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent at grades 4-9, including English Language and Mathematics.
Overall there are three separate units of work; • Computer systems (01) worth 40% of qualification • Algorithms and Programming (02) worth 40% of • Programming Project (03) worth 20% of qualification qualification
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Westway, Peterlee, SR8 1DE |
The course is taught through several practical and theory sessions utilizing various hardware and software resources. This will build on existing knowledge and skills. Students will be expected to supplement this through independent study and research in college and at home. A2 content includes: • The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output and storage devices • Software and software development • Programming • Exchanging data • Data types, data structures and algorithms • Legal, moral, ethical and cultural issues • Elements of computational issues • Problem solving and programming • Algorithms • Computer networks This qualification is suitable for learners intending to pursue any career in which an understanding of technology is needed such as computer game designers, or software engineering and for learners who wish to further develop skills at university. The problem-solving skills and analysis skills developed within this course are highly transferable skills therefore the qualification is also suitable for any further study as part of a course in general education.
Students who wish to study Computer Science must meet the following entry requirements: • They must hold a GCSE computing or ICT equivalent qualification at grade 4 or above. • A grade 6 or higher in Mathematics is preferable. They also must have acquired a minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent at grades 4-9, including English Language and Mathematics.
Overall there are three separate units of work; • Computer systems (01) worth 40% of qualification • Algorithms and Programming (02) worth 40% of • Programming Project (03) worth 20% of qualification qualification