Computing - Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National

Applications Open: Thursday, 6 November from 5pm

Applications Close: date and time to be confirmed by the school soon!

How To Apply:

Internal students - Apply via Applicaa using this link - https://thomasaveling.applicaa.com/year12

External students - Apply via KentChoices using this link - https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/login. Please note - After sending your application, you'll receive a welcome email from Applicaa asking for further information.

Entry Requirements: Five GCSEs grade 4 and above. Refer to individual subjects for the specific entry requirements.

The Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Computing (Extended Certificate) gives students opportunities to develop the core knowledge, skills and understanding that underpin computer programming and to develop computational thinking and programming skills that will enable them to solve problems. Students will explore the critical components that safeguard information systems and data and will acquire knowledge and skills to comprehend and apply security and encryption principles and practices to computer networks in various situations. Students will also have the opportunity to examine the underlying principles of human-computer interaction (HCI) and develop a HCI solution to meet the requirements of a given brief. Students will draw synoptically on their programming learning and computational thinking skills to manage the development of a software solution to a problem. The qualification consists of four mandatory units, two of which are externally assessed by examination, and two of which are internally assessed by a Pearson Set Assignment Brief (PSAB). Units 3 and 4 give students opportunities to put their knowledge, understanding and skills into practice in HCI design and software development.

Assessment Method

Equivalent in size to one A Level.

4 mandatory units of which 2 are externally assessed.

External assessment – 66%

A combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams

No additional requirements

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