Specifications

Level                                     : 5

Accreditation status        : Accredited

Credit Equivalency           : 120

Total Qualification Time (TQT): 1200 Hrs

GHL: 600 Hrs

An Ofqual Regulated Qualification

 

All units are 20 credits in value. These units have been designed from a learning time perspective and are expressed in terms of Total Qualification Time (TQT). TQT is an estimate of the total amount of time that could reasonably be expected to be required for a learner to achieve and demonstrate the achievement of the level of attainment necessary for the award of a Qualification. TQT includes undertaking each of the activities of Guided Learning, Directed Learning and Invigilated Assessment. Each 20-credit unit approximates to a TQT of 200 hours incorporating 100 hours of Guided 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 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.

 

Units

Core Units

  • Technopreneur ship
  • Network Security
  • C#.NET Programming
  • System Administration

Elective Units

  • Network Routing and Switching
  • Network Design and Administration

 

 

 

 

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

 

  • 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.