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Computing & ICT
BTEC Level 3
Where are you going?
Developer
Programmer
Security Analyst
Systems Analyst
Systems Manager
student profile Kole Cook
BTEC Computing & ICT Level 3
“The wide range of activities, great teachers and nice environment made this my first choice of college. I enjoy the range of units on my course and the subjects are always topical and up-to-date. I
hope to go on to university to study Music Production and Performance.”
Superb
Student Experience
What will I learn?
The course is a technical, work-related course designed for those wishing to learn how to be professionals in the computing industry. You will complete projects and assignments based on realistic workplace situations and business scenarios.
Topics can include:
• communication and employability skills
• computer systems (hardware and
installation)
• information systems
• organisational system security
• spreadsheets modelling
• database development
• digital graphic design
• digital animation
• web production
What enrichment can I look forward to?
You can look forward to an exciting range of enrichment that supports your learning including:
• New York
• Trafford Centre
• University visits
• Alton Towers
• Ten pin bowling
• National Media Museum, Bradford • Gamer Expo
What progression is there?
Upon completion of further study, you would be able to pursue a career in:
• software engineering
• web and multimedia production • programming
• systems analysis
• hardware and software support • network engineering
• computer games development
Mathematical concepts are at the very heart
of computing, and you will need to understand concepts and number systems, whilst a keen interest in technology outside of the classroom
is absolutely essential too. •
Please note that if you want to progress onto • Games Development, Computer Science, • Software Engineering/Development or • Programming degrees, you will normally need • GCSE grade 5 or equivalent in Maths. •
How will I be assessed?
The course is delivered as a combination of theory and practical, and you will be assessed through both a portfolio and external assessment for core units set by the exam board.
Internal assessments use a wide variety of methods including presentations, reports, posters, podcasts, role-plays and interactive quizzes.
• computer aided engineering
Alternatively, previous students have gone on to higher education courses including:
computer science
• information systems
computing technology computer forensics multimedia technology business management information technology
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