Page 17 - Sixth Form Options Booklet

As computers play an increasing role in society it
is vital that we can educate students to become
creators of computer systems rather than just KEY INFORMATION
users. This course is designed to allow students the
chance to learn how to write computer programs
and how to understand the variety of different Level: Advanced and AS Level
computer languages there are available today.
Examining Board:
A good student will seek to find answers to complex WJEC
computer solutions; they should be able to question
aspects of computer use such as the security and
safety of using computers in all aspects of our Curriculum Leader:
everyday lives, and to understand and develop Mrs S. Giddy
a knowledge that could see them as the next
generation of designers of the main applications we Entry Requirements:
will use in the future. Grade B in GCSE Maths
Modern computing careers are crying out for both
male and female, intelligent, well-trained students AS Level Modules:
in an effort to fill a skills gap in the UK. There are Unit 1: Fundamentals of Computer
enormous opportunities for careers in this country Science – 2hrs (25% - written exam)
and abroad and this course is hopefully a first step
for the innovators of the future to start seeing what
the possibilities could be. Unit 2: Practical Programming – 2 hrs
(15% on-screen exam)

A2 Level Modules:
Unit 3: Programming & System
Development – 2 hrs (20% -written
exam)

Unit 4: Computer Architecture, Data,
Communication & Applications - 2hrs
(20% written exam)

Unit 5: Programmed solution to a
Problem – (20% coursework)

Assessment method:
80% Examination

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