Computing: Application Development

OCR Level 3 AAQ / 2 year Course

This course is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in computing or progressing to undergraduate study in the field. This course focuses on the practical and theoretical aspects of application development, equipping you with the skills to design, develop, and deploy software solutions in real world contexts.

Through a combination of examined units and hands-on assignments, you will gain the knowledge and experience needed to succeed in this rapidly evolving sector.

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Key Skills
Students will develop a wide range of practical IT skills, developing technical skills including UX/UI design and prototyping, application and software development, alongside problem solving through software solutions.

Why choose BTEC Computing Application Development?
The course has a practical focus and allows you to gain hands on experience through assignments and real world projects. By the end of this course, you will have the technical expertise, problem solving abilities, and professional skills to design, develop, and deploy innovative software solutions, preparing you for a successful career in the dynamic field of computing.

Teaching and Learning Methods

The computing course is structured as a combined exam and coursework assessment, designed to evaluate and enhance learners’ computational thinking skills. The coursework component challenges students to tackle a real-world computing problem, mirroring industry scenarios.

Learners are required to document their problem solving process, from analysis to the design and implementation of their solution. This documentation forms a part of their assessment, demonstrating their ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations.

Assessment

You must complete three mandatory units:

Fundamentals of Application Development (Exam): Covers software development stages, application design principles, software types, development models (e.g., Agile, Waterfall), HCI, and job roles in app development.

Developing Application Software(Exam): Focuses on technical aspects like data flow, security, APIs, and deployment.

Designing and Communicating UX/UI Solutions (Assignment): Teaches UX/UI design principles, prototyping, and how to communicate design solutions effectively.

Additionally, two optional units are available:

Game Development.
Website Development.
Immersive Technology Solution Development.
Software Development.

Skills and Careers Insight

OCR Level 3 AAQ Computing develops a wide range of technical and problem-solving skills, preparing you for the fast-paced world of technology. You’ll learn programming, software development, computer systems, networking, and data management, equipping you with the knowledge to design and troubleshoot complex systems. These skills are highly sought after in industries such as software engineering, cybersecurity, IT consultancy, and game development. Whether you want to become a software developer, systems analyst, network engineer, or work in tech entrepreneurship, OCR Level 3 AAQ Computing provides a strong foundation for a successful career in the ever-evolving tech industry.

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Subject Combination

These subjects complement A Level Computing because they provide essential skills and knowledge that support and broaden the understanding of computing concepts, from Mathematics and logic for programming, to Physics for hardware, Business and Economics for technology applications and Psychology for user interaction.

Business

Computer Science

Games Development

Economics

Accounting

Mathematics

Physics

Psychology

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