About Course
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 recognized internationally.
The diploma is accredited at Level 4 and has a total equivalence of 120 credits.
Entry to the qualifications will be through center 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 organizational 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
- Graphical User Interface (GUI)
- Programming Concepts and Java for Android Programming