AS/A2 IT

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What will I learn on this course? The learners will cover topics such as: ? The theory, practices and concepts associated with high quality professionally programming solutions, designed and developed to meet client requirements ? Object oriented design of objects and classes using OOP design techniques and implementing the designs into working solutions that have been tested and documented to professional standards ? Event driven design using EDP features and functions such as event triggers, controls, event handlers, identifiers, data structures, operators, common language constructs ? Building high-quality coded applications for popular mobile devices across platforms ? Mathematical concepts contextualised for computing including number systems, base conversion, logical operators and data interpretation and representation ? Logic which is used every day by operating systems, networks and programmers alike ? Designing and building interactive websites and cloud-based applications that professionally meet client needs demonstrating using client side and server side technologies, e.g. PHP/JSP/ASP .net, JavaScript, CSS, XML and combinations such as Ajax Transferrable skills are those generic 'soft' skills that are valued by employers and HE alike. The following transferrable skills have been contextualised into the content of the qualification: ? Team work, Communication, and Problem Solving. From the start of the course you will be encouraged to develop your independent learning skills; you will be expected to complete homework tasks and wider reading each week. You will also be encouraged to use feedback from marked pieces to make improvements in your work. You will engage in team work during certain assignments.

Course information

Name: AS/A2 IT Qualification title: AS/A2 IT Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment This qualification is made up of eight mandatory units. All units must be completed to achieve the full Qualification ? Fundamentals principles of computing ? Computer programming ? Maths for computing ? Event - driven programming ? Object oriented programming ? Mobile applications programming ? Industrial project ? Website technologies Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20161104 09:33:56 Updated 20161104 09:33:56

Entry requirements

Depending on the trips that are arranged there may be a small cost for this however should not be over £20 a time. You may also want to purchase revision guides and extended reading material that will be discussed before beginning the course. Equipment required Depending on the trips that are arranged there may be a small cost for this however should not be over £20 a time. You may also want to purchase revision guides and extended reading material that will be discussed before beginning the course.

Provider

The Commonweal School
Academy Converter
jmatcham@commonweal.co.uk
01793 612727
http://www.commonwealsixth.co.uk

Address

The Mall Town: Swindon

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