Specifications
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 n the IT industry, notably in .NET programming, system administration and network security. Learners will also learn about entrepreneurship in a techno environment. The qualification is flexible in that it offers elective choices of networking, web design or e-commerce – the latter being much in demand in modern business.
The technical skills and knowledge delivered through the successful achievement of the qualification are required and recognised internationally. The diploma is accredited at Level 5 and has a total equivalence of 120 credits.
Learners must complete all four core units and any two elective units at Level 4*.
Core Units
Elective Units
* Learners taking this qualification cannot choose the combination of electives that lead to a specialise qualifications in Networking, Web design or E Commerce. Therefore, the following combinations are not allowed – H/617/6696 and K/617/6697, M/617/6698 and T/617/6699, D/617/6700 and H/617/6701as the 2 electives.
Learners must complete all four core units and any two elective units at Level 5*.
Core Units
Elective Units
* For this qualification, learners cannot choose Y/617/6744 and D/617/6745, H/617/6746 and M/617/6748, T/617/6749 and K/617/6750 as their 2 electives.