Computing

You will be study a range of modules (see below) where you will gain knowledge and skills to set up, troubleshoot, optimise and secure software and computer systems for clients needs. You will be using a variety of operating systems and software that is currently used by modern businesses. In addition, you will be programming using languages like client-side and server-side scripting, or C# or Java or C++ etc.

You will develop skills in computer components, particularly modifying system settings to improve the economy, efficiency and performance, and upgrading systems to improve capacity or functionality, as well as hardware and software malfunction and troubleshooting. You will be setting up the internet connection and setting up a computer network and computer systems secure from the internal and the external threads.

Modules include:

• improving productivity using IT
• understanding the potential of IT
• developing personal and team effectiveness using IT
• set up an IT system
• optimise IT system performance
• IT security for users
• using the internet
• specialist software.

You will be assessed via a combination of e-assessments provided by City & Guilds and coursework, consisting of methods such as:

• portfolio of evidence (paper or electronic)
• scenario based assignments
• using ‘expert witnesses’ from within an organisation
• observation
• professional discussion.