Computing & IT Level 3

24850
INF3V-090-Y1

PATHWAY
Digital

Course Details
This course will prepare you for a range of careers in the digital industry. This qualification is specifically designed to provide a highly specialist, work-related qualification in a variety of vocational sectors. It will give the knowledge, understanding and skills you need to prepare for employment. This qualification allows you to enter a range of opportunities either at university or apprenticeship level.

How is this course assessed?
This course will be assessed through a variety of assessment methods including: essays, reports, live assessment, individual and group presentations.

Which other courses does this combine well with?
GCSE English or Maths.

What is the Qualification?
Qualification – Extended Diploma
Level 3 – (equivalent to three A Levels)

What are the entry requirements?
4 GCSE grades 9 – 4 including English or Maths at grade 4 or above, or Merit from full time vocational course at Level 2.

What are the modules and units?
Organisational Systems Security
Event Driven Programming
Procedural Programming
Database Design
Developing Computer Games
Computer Game Design

What about careers?
Future careers include: Computer Science, Software Development, IT Support, Cyber Security, Web Development.