What will my child learn in year 13?

Term 1	BTEC Computing: Unit 7 – IT Systems Security and Encryption Learning Aim A: Understand IT security threats Understand current IT security threats, information security and the legal requirements affecting the security of IT systems Threat types Network based threats Principles of Information security Unit 14 – Computer Games Development Learning Aim B: Design a computer game Design a computer game to meet client requirements Computer games design processes and techniques Design documentation
Term 2	BTEC Computing: Unit 7 – IT Systems Security and Encryption Learning Aim A: Understand IT security threats Understand current IT security threats, information security and the legal requirements affecting the security of IT systems Legal requirements Impact of security breaches Unit 14 – Computer Games Development Learning Aim B: Design a computer game Design a computer game to meet client requirements Design documentation Reviewing and refining designs
Term 3	BTEC Computing: Unit 7 – IT Systems Security and Encryption Learning Aim B: Investigate cryptographic techniques Investigate cryptographic techniques and processes used to protect data The principles of cryptography Cryptographic methods Applications of cryptography Unit 14 – Computer Games Development Learning Aim C: Develop a computer game Develop a computer game to meet client requirements Principles of computer games development Developing computer games
Term 4	BTEC Computing: Unit 7 – IT Systems Security and Encryption Learning Aim B: Techniques used to protect IT systems Examine the techniques used to protect an IT system from security threats The principles of cryptography Physical security Policies and procedures Software-based protection Unit 14 – Computer Games Development Learning Aim C: Develop a computer game Develop a computer game to meet client requirements Developing computer games
Term 5	BTEC Computing: Unit 7 – IT Systems Security and Encryption Learning Aim B: Implementation of strategies to protect IT systems Implement strategies to protect an IT system from security threats Group polices Anti-malware protection Firewall configuration Wireless security Access control Testing and reviewing protection Unit 14 – Computer Games Development Learning Aim C: Develop a computer game Develop a computer game to meet client requirements Testing computer games Reviewing computer games
Term 6	Course End