Our Extended Certificate in Computing: Application Development will give students an insight into how applications are designed and implemented, preparing them for progression to undergraduate study. It will equip students with the practical skills to analyse problems and develop accessible, effective applications.
Students studying three A Levels and/or AAQs will be expected to have a minimum of two GCSEs at grade 5 and three at grade 4, including English Language and Mathematics.
Fundamentals of application development
Developing application software
Designing and communicating UX/UI solutions
Game development
Website development
Cambridge OCR Computing: Application Development (H129)
Combines academic and vocational learning.
40% external assessment, 60% coursework.
Flexible unit choices to suit your interests.
Builds transferable skills like communication, problem-solving, and project management.
Designed to complement A Levels and other Level 3 qualifications.
Units F160 and F161 are assessed by an exam and marked externally. Your teacher will assess the NEA units and this is moderated externally.
The NEA assignments are live for two years. Students use the live assignment that relates to the student’s cohort for assessment and submit in the period in which the assignments are live.
Students will be encouraged to:
Take part in IT workshops.
Complete employer linked work related projects in IT-related industries.
Students are encouraged to take part in enrichment activities such as:
Guest lectures from data professionals.
Workshops on AI, machine learning, and data ethics.
Opportunities for work experience in IT, marketing, or analytics roles.
At The Sixth Form Bolton, you’ll benefit from:
Expert teaching from experienced IT professionals.
Access to industry-standard software and facilities.
A supportive learning environment focused on your progression.
Strong links with universities and employers.
This qualification supports progression to university degrees such as:
BSc Computer Science
BSc Software Engineering
BSc Computer Games and Animation
It also provides career routes into:
Software Development
Cyber Security
Games Development
IT Consultancy
Systems Analysis
UCAS points awarded.
Suitable for progression to university courses in IT, Business Analytics, or Digital Marketing.
Available only in England.
Assignments are refreshed every two years to stay current.
Stuart Merrills, Principal of The Sixth Form Bolton; Jen Whyatt, Director of Education; Curtis
Students Excel During Insightful Microsoft Event Students from The Sixth Form Bolton were
B6 Principal, Stuart Merrills, Winning team members from Smithills School and Ruth Maycock from HPE
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