Computer Appreciation (Introduction)

Assessment

Assignments: • The majority of the units taken are assignment-based. • Students complete a series of activities set in a work-related scenario which may be tailored to local industry needs. • Students generate relevant evidence, drawing on their knowledge, understanding and skills to complete an assignment over a period of time, working either individually or in a team. Tasks: • There is two controlled assessments in year two. • Students complete, in controlled conditions, a task tackling an everyday challenge; some tasks also draw on pre-released information. • Students show they can apply their learning successfully to situations they could encounter regularly in the workplace or on a higher education course. Written Exams: • There are two exams only on the course, both in year one. • Students draw on essential information to create written answers to practical questions in test conditions. • Students can confidently recall and apply technical knowledge, a skill which provides a solid foundation for working life and further study.