COMPUTING

What is the course about?

The Course aims to cover both the current technologies and perceived advances in both hardware and software to enable candidates to meet the demands of a highly skilled, I.T. focussed business and industrial sector. It also provides a firm basis for further studies in higher education in Computing and related subject areas.

 

What will I learn?

Computer Systems

Applications and Effects

Practical Systems Development

Machine Code and Assembly

Applications and effects

Individual Project

Module 1 Computer systems

Programming

Information and Data Representation

Communication and Networking

Module 2 Applications and Effects

Files and Databases

Operating Systems

Hardware Devices

Module 3 practical Systems Development

Analysing

Designing

Implementing

Module 4 Machine code and Assembly

 

Language

Programming Concepts

Data Representation

Operating Systems

Module 5 Applications and effects

Databases

Systems Development

Hardware

Networking

Module 6 Individual Project

Individual Project

When does the course start?

The course starts in September of each year.

How do I attend?

Normal daytime attendance.

Where applicable this subject may also be taken as a part time evening programme.

Who is the awarding Body?

AQA

How long does the course last?

Each level is taught as a one year programme.

What does this course lead on to?

You may progress to A2 level.

AS and A2 levels are recognised qualifications for a wide range of courses in Higher Education.

What subject entry requirements are there?

The entry requirement for this course is a Grade C or above in GCSE ICT

Are there any other requirements?

Computers at home are not a requirement, but it would always help the candidates if a machine was available at any time they wished to use it instead of having to come to 6th Form to use the computers.

How is the course assessed?

Unit 1 written unit 1½ hours – 35%

Unit 2 written unit 1½ hours –35%

Unit 3 written unit 1½ hours – 30%

A2 Units

Unit 4 written unit 1½ hours 15%

Unit 5 written unit 1½ hours 15%

Unit 6 Centre assessed project – 20%

Unit 1- This unit comprises short answer questions and structured questions and assesses Module 1 of the AS Subject Content. All questions are compulsory.

Unit 2– This unit comprises short answer questions and structured questions and assesses Module 2 of the AS Subject Content. All questions are compulsory.

Unit 3– This unit comprises compulsory structured questions on a Computing Practical Exercise. The Exercise set by AQA will be different each year but will always be based on the content of Modules 1,2 and 3.

Unit 4– This unit comprises short answer and structural questions and assesses Module 4 of the A2 subject content. All questions are compulsory.

Unit 5– This unit comprises of short answer and structured questions and assesses Module 5 of the A2 subject content. All questions are compulsory.

Unit 6– The Practical Project is marked in the Centre and moderated by AQA. The Project allows candidates to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of computer systems and the principles of computing, and their skills at analysing, designing, implementing, testing and evaluating systems, buy undertaking one substantial piece of work over an extended period of time. This work should complement the assessment carried out in the written unit and should be presented as a written report.

The project should support and illustrate the practical application of the principles of problem solving using computers and enable the candidate to demonstrate the techniques of system documentation and system development.

How much does the course cost?

Are there any exam fees?

Who should I contact for advice?

M. Naeem Butt, Ext: 275 (buttmn@grimsby.ac.uk)
Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education
Nuns Corner
Laceby Road
Grimsby
N E Lincs
DN34 5BQ
Tel: 01472 311222
Minicom (for hearing impaired/deaf): 01472 315532

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Students have the right to expect that this will apply to them without prejudice or discrimination and that they also have the obligation to deal fairly and effectively with other students and staff regardless of age, creed, gender, impairment, learning difficulty, marital status, national origin, race, religion or sexuality.

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