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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 
 
