SGMC Prospectus 2021-22_v1.2.2 FINAL

COMPUTING LEVEL 3
COURSE INFORMATION
Qualification
Level 3
Entry
Requirements
DESCRIPTION
Extended Diploma
4 GCSE grades 9 - 4
including English
or Maths at grade
4 or above, or Merit
from full time
vocational course
at Level 2.
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.
• Database design
• Developing computer games
• Computer game design
COMBINES WELL WITH
GCSE English or Maths.
ASSESSMENT
This course will be assessed through
a variety of assessment methods
including: essays, reports, live
assessment, individual and group
presentations.
PROGRESSION
ACADEMIC PROGRESSION
Progress to higher education.
EMPLOYMENT PROGRESSION
Future careers include: computer
science, software development,
IT support, cyber security, web
development.
This qualification will provide you
with an overall grade which is
equivalent to 3 whole A Levels. This
will allow you to enter a range of
opportunities either at university or
apprenticeship level.
DISTINCTIVE MODULES
• Organisational systems security
• Event driven programming
• Procedural programming
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