COMPUTING

AQA Specification 5511

'AS' Assessment
Unit	Code	Title/Description	Method of Assessment	Distribution of Marks
1		Computer Systems. programming & Network Concepts	Externally Assessed Written Examination (1 ½ hrs)	35%	‘AS’
				17.5%	‘A’ Level
2		Principles of Hardware, Software & Applications	Externally Assessed Written Examination (1 ½ hrs)	35%	‘AS’
				17.5%	‘A’ Level
3		Practical Assignment (set by the AQA board)	1 assignment. internally marked and externally moderated	30%	‘AS’
				15%	‘A’ Level
'A2' Assessment
Unit	Code	Title/Description	Method of Assessment	Distribution of Marks
4	6274	Computer system design	Externally Assessed Written Examination (1 ½ hrs)	16.7%
5	6275	Information system development	Externally Assessed Written Examination (1 ½ hrs)	16.7%
6	6276	Software design and development project	1 project, internally marked and externally moderated	16.7%

Course Outline
The scheme of the assessment is in two parts. Three units make up the Advanced Subsidiary assessment (Units 1 to 3 see below). Students wishing to continue to an Advanced Level G.C.E. will also take A2 assessments (Units 4 to 6). Units 1,2,4 and 5 will be assessed through written papers while units 4 and 6 assess coursework.

The course aims to develop both the practical nature of computing and the theoretical side of the subject.

Career Prospects
This course can help to develop career paths that lead to I.T. and computer focused employment which includes computer management, programming, computer operating, system engineering, artificial intelligence and the use of computing in such areas as business management.