BTEC Nationals Computing (2016 and 2017)
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Extended Certificate
First teach: September 2017
External assessment from: September 2018
Performance tables (England): Applied General (2018)
Applied General
Designed as a one-year full-time course or a full two-year programme when studied alongside further Level 3 qualifications.
Supports further progression in creative media education, to an Apprenticeship or entry level employment in the IT sector.
A Guide to External Assessment: this guide brings together details of support materials and key information for the sector to help prepare your learners for external assessment.
Specification
Guide
Extended Diploma
First teach: September 2017
External assessment from: September 2018
Performance tables (England): Applied General (2018)
Applied General
Designed as a one-year full-time course or a full two-year programme when studied alongside further Level 3 qualifications.
Supports further progression in creative media education, to an Apprenticeship or entry level employment in the IT sector.
A Guide to External Assessment: this guide brings together details of support materials and key information for the sector to help prepare your learners for external assessment.
Specification
Guide
Foundation Diploma
First teach: September 2017
External assessment from: September 2018
Performance tables (England): Applied General (2018)
Applied General
Designed as a one-year full-time course or a full two-year programme when studied alongside further Level 3 qualifications.
Supports further progression in creative media education, to an Apprenticeship or entry level employment in the IT sector.
A Guide to External Assessment: this guide brings together details of support materials and key information for the sector to help prepare your learners for external assessment.
Specification
Guide
Diploma (Tech level)
First teach: September 2017
External assessment from: September 2018
Performance tables (England): Applied General (2018)
In depth study for learners committed to their study of Computing alongside other qualifications.
Supports progression to higher education and employment when combined with other Level 3 subjects.
A Guide to External Assessment: this guide brings together details of support materials and key information for the sector to help prepare your learners for external assessment.
Specification
Guide
Certificate
First teach: September 2017
External assessment from: September 2018
Performance tables (England): Applied General (2019)
Applied General
Designed as a one-year full-time course or a full two-year programme when studied alongside further Level 3 qualifications.
Supports further progression in creative media education, to an Apprenticeship or entry level employment in the IT sector.
A Guide to External Assessment: this guide brings together details of support materials and key information for the sector to help prepare your learners for external assessment.
Specification
Guide
Diploma
First teach: September 2017
External assessment from: September 2018
Performance tables (England): Applied General (2019)
Applied General
Designed as a one-year full-time course or a full two-year programme when studied alongside further Level 3 qualifications.
Supports further progression in creative media education, to an Apprenticeship or entry level employment in the IT sector.
A Guide to External Assessment: this guide brings together details of support materials and key information for the sector to help prepare your learners for external assessment.
Specification
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