Computing
Course Code: GEVE20
Level: 2
Subject area: Media, Games & Computing
Awarding body: GCSE
Qualification: Certificate
Course type: Part-time
Time of Day: Evening
Duration: One Year
When you'll study: Mondays, 5.30pm - 8.45pm
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.
Fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2021/22 (August 2021 – July 2022). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2022/23.
If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course. (Please note: this does not apply to Foundation Degrees or Access to Higher Education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding.)