WJEC
Level 1/Level 2
QN: 601/8291/X
Curriculum Active
WJEC Eduqas Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Computer Science
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by WJEC. Classified as a GCSE (9 to 1).
Qualification Level
Level 1/Level 2
Awarding Body
WJEC
Syllabus Units
3 Units
Guided Hours
Flexible
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Computational Thinking and Programming
Problem solving
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2
Computational Thinking and Programming
Algorithms and programming constructs
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3
Computational Thinking and Programming
Programming languages
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4
Computational Thinking and Programming
Data structures and data types
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5
Computational Thinking and Programming
Security and authentication
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6
Software Development
Scope of the problem
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7
Software Development
Design
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8
Software Development
Refinement Log
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9
Software Development
Effectiveness of solution
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10
Software Development
Technical quality
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11
Software Development
Test strategy
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12
Software Development
Testing
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13
Software Development
Further development
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14
Understanding Computer Science
Software engineering
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15
Understanding Computer Science
Hardware
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16
Understanding Computer Science
Secondary storage
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17
Understanding Computer Science
Storage requirements
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18
Understanding Computer Science
Additional hardware components
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19
Understanding Computer Science
Embedded systems
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20
Understanding Computer Science
Logical operations
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21
Understanding Computer Science
Communication
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22
Understanding Computer Science
Operating systems
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23
Understanding Computer Science
Principles of programming
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24
Understanding Computer Science
Program construction
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25
Understanding Computer Science
Security and data management
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26
Understanding Computer Science
Ethical, legal and environmental impacts of digital technology on wider society
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27
Understanding Computer Science
Primary storage
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Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/8291/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- WJEC
- Qualification Type
- GCSE (9 to 1)
- Operational Start
- Sept 2016