The rationale for the qualification is that it provides a career path for learners who wish to develop a broad base of knowledge and skills that will enable them to work in a variety of roles in the information technology (IT) industry, notably in programming, website design or PC maintenance. The technical skills and knowledge delivered through the successful achievement of the qualification are required and recognised internationally.
The diploma is accredited at Level 4 and has a total equivalence of 120 credit
Equivalences
Qualifi qualifications at RQF Level 4 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to Higher National Certificates (HNC) and Year 1 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree programme.
Entry Requirements
Entry to the qualifications will be through centre interview and learners will be expected to hold the following:
demonstrated some ability and possess qualifications at Level 3, for example ‘A’ Levels or vocational awards;
spent some time in an organisational role and shown they have capability and drive to develop;
seeking further professional development and to gain work related skills and know-how.
Core Units
Information Technology and IT Ethics
Mathematics and Statistics for IT
PC Maintenance and Operating Systems
Computer Graphics Editing and Database Concepts
Elective Units
Logical IT Networking
Physical IT Networking
Web Programming
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Programming Concepts and Java for Android Programming Progression
Successful completion of Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology.