BATHE Level 4 Diploma in IT – E-Commerce

Specifications

Qualification title:	BATHE Level 4 Diploma in IT – E-Commerce
Qualification type:	Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF)
Level:	4
Accreditation status:	Accredited
Credit Equivalency:	120
Progression routes:	Level 5 Diplomas in IT; the second year of undergraduate study in Computer Science, Information Technology or related; or directly into employment in an associated profession.
Availability:	UK and international
Modes of Delivery:	Full Time/ Part Time
Study Mode:	On Campus/ Distance learning/ Blended learning

Course Overview

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 credits.

Units

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

Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Programming Concepts and Java for Android Programming

Learning Outcomes

To understand and apply the principles of IT in a range of business environments
To understand and apply the principles in a specific environment
To improve the employability of learners by allowing them to explore the relationship
between management theories and their practical application in the IT world
Analyse problem solving techniques specific to business and industry
Select, collate, review and analyse information form a wide range of sources
Effectively use verbal and communication skills
Work independently and as part of a team
Manage one’s own personal development and growth

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.
English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency.

Duration and delivery

The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning.

The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online by approved centres only.

Assessment and verification

All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by BATHE. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgement that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the Assessor.

The Assessor should provide an audit trail showing how the judgement of the learners’ overall achievement has been arrived at.