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Faculty: Creative and Technical
Subject: Information Technology
Subject Leader: Mr M Kabir
Staff and Responsibility: Mr B Siwak
Exam Board: OCR Level 3 Cambridge Advanced National in Computing: Application Development (Extended Certificate)
ASSESSMENT FORMAT
Two exams and Three coursework units.
SUBJECT OVERVIEW
This qualification allows learners to study IT in a context that enables them to learn and be assessed in ways that are practical and relevant to the IT sector. The Course is designed to give students practical skills in designing, developing, and testing applications, preparing them for progression to undergraduate study or employment in the technology sector.
The qualification includes the following mandatory units:
- Fundamentals of Application Development (Exam)
- Developing Application Software (Exam)
- Designing and Communicating UX/UI Solutions (Coursework)
Optional coursework units may include:
- Website Development
- Software Development
- Game Development
POTENTIAL CAREER OPTIONS
Cambridge Advanced National in Computing: Application Development combines well with a variety of subjects. The skills developed in the course, such as analytical and logical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, are valuable for progression to higher education and are relevant to a wide range of careers in the IT sector. Possible career paths include software developer, web developer, game developer, or app developer.
Relevant Career Paths
Completion of this qualification can lead to a range of career paths, including:
- Software Developer: Focusing on the design and creation of software applications.
- Website Developer: Building and maintaining websites.
- Games Developer: Creating and programming computer games.
- UX/UI Designer: Specializing in user experience and user interface design for digital applications.
- IT Support: Providing technical assistance and troubleshooting.
- Higher Education: Progressing to a university degree in a related field such as Computer Science, Games Development, or Web and Mobile Development.
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“I’m a great believer that any tool that enhances communication has profound effects in terms of how people can learn from each other, and how they can achieve the kind of freedoms that they’re interested in.” — Bill Gates
