Computer Architecture / Systems
George Salter Academy - Sandwell
01215534665
Davey Road, West Bromwich, B70 9UW
Course summary

Students will become advanced users of the Microsoft Suite as well as other multimedia products such as Dreamweaver. Students will develop their skills in project planning, identifying user needs, testing and the systems product cycle. Year 1 Units taught: Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information (Mandatory) Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business (Mandatory) Year 2 Units taught: Unit 1: Information Technology Systems (Mandatory) Unit 5 or 6: Data Modelling or Website Development (Optional unit)

Entry requirements

Grade 5 in GCSE Maths Grade 5 in GCSE English Desirable ICT qualification

How you'll be assessed

Unit 1: Information Technology Systems (120 GLH) External Examination – Written Paper (2 hours) Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information (90 GLH) Externally Assessed Unit (set and marked by Pearson) Practical Assessment Part A (3 hours) Part B (2 hours) Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business (90 GLH) Internally Assessed Unit (Coursework) Unit 5 or 6: Data Modelling or Website Development (60 GLH) Internally Assessed Unit (Coursework)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthoritySandwell
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressDavey Road, West Bromwich, B70 9UW