Computing

This course will give you the basics of computing. You’ll learn programming, networking,
databases and many other aspects of the industry. It’s a good starting point for anyone wishing
to get into the IT industry.

The course covers the following …
Computer systems:

• systems architecture
• memory
• storage
• wired and wireless networks
• network topologies, protocols and layers
• system security
• system software
• ethical, legal, cultural and environmental concerns.

Computational thinking, algorithms and programming:

• algorithms
• programming techniques
• producing robust programs
• computational logic
• translators and facilities of languages
• data representation.

Programming project:

• programming techniques
• analysis
• design
• development
• testing and evaluation and conclusions.

You will be required to have a working knowledge of software programming and some
knowledge of hardware components.
You will also need hold GCSEs at grade 4 in English and maths.

You will be assessed via exams.

Upon successful completion you may progress to a range of level 3 computing courses at the
College.