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What you will study
Topics covered include:
- Problem-solving
- Programming
- Emerging issues and the impact of digital
- Legislation and regulatory requirements
- Business context
- Data
- Digital environments
- Security
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Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs/international GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English, Maths and Science, and/or Vocational Technical qualification at Level 2 at Pass or above in a relevant subject
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Assessment
Exam 1 - Digital Analysis, Legislation and Emerging Issues
- Problem-solving
- Introduction to Programming
- Emerging issues and the impact of digital
- Legislation and regulatory requirements
Exam 2 -The Business Environment
- Business context
- Data
- Digital environments
- Security
Employer Set Project
- Planning a project
- Identifying and fixing defects in existing code
- Designing a solution
- Developing the solution
- Reflective evaluation
Occupational Specialist Project
- Be able to analyse problems to define requirements and acceptance criteria aligned with user needs
- Apply ethical principles and manage risks in line with legal and regulatory requirements when developing software
Discover, evaluate and apply reliable sources of knowledge
- Create solutions in a social and collaborative environment
- Implement a solution using at least two appropriate languages
- Test a software solution
- Change, maintain and support software
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Moving Forward
Employment, Higher Education or an Apprenticeship
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Duration
2 years
