Pearson
    Level 3
    QN: 601/7341/5
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    Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Computing

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 720 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    Pearson
    Syllabus Units
    10 Units
    Guided Hours
    720 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Computer Games Development

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Computer Games Development
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Computer Games Development
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Computer Games Development
    2

    Digital Graphics and Animation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Digital Graphics and Animation
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Digital Graphics and Animation
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Digital Graphics and Animation
    3

    Fundamentals of Computer Systems

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Fundamentals of Computer Systems
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Fundamentals of Computer Systems
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Fundamentals of Computer Systems
    4

    Human-computer Interaction

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Human-computer Interaction
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Human-computer Interaction
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Human-computer Interaction
    5

    IT Systems Security and Encryption

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of IT Systems Security and Encryption
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in IT Systems Security and Encryption
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for IT Systems Security and Encryption
    6

    Managing and Supporting Systems

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Managing and Supporting Systems
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Managing and Supporting Systems
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Managing and Supporting Systems
    7

    Mobile Apps Development

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Mobile Apps Development
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Mobile Apps Development
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Mobile Apps Development
    8

    Principles of Computer Science

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Principles of Computer Science
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Principles of Computer Science
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Principles of Computer Science
    9

    Systems Analysis and Design

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Systems Analysis and Design
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Systems Analysis and Design
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Systems Analysis and Design
    10

    Website Development

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Website Development
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Website Development
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Website Development

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    601/7341/5
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    Pearson
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Jun 2016
    Operational End
    Jul 2028