Level 5 Diploma In Computing
About Course
The Level 5 Diploma in Computing is a 120-credit Ofqual regulated qualification.
This qualification provides the core knowledge, understanding and skills to support learners planning to further their studies in computing. It is equivalent in size and level to the second year of a degree programme in computing.
Typical Age
This qualification is designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above.
Qualifications
For learners who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include
one of the following:
Language
For those whom English is not their first language we recommend the following standards of
proficiency in English language skills or an approved equivalent for this qualification:
| Unit Name | Unit Aims | Credits | Mandatory |
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Cyber Security
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Learners will develop an understanding of the importance of cyber security to organisations. They will understand industry standards of cyber security and be able to recommend improvements in security to a client’s network.
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12
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Yes
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Database Design and Development
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Learners will extend their understanding of database design and development. They will research database management systems and will design and implement a complex database.
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12
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Yes
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Web Based Development
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Learners will develop an understanding of web based development They will research different technologies that can be used to create dynamic and interactive websites and they will use this research to develop their own website.
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12
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Yes
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Network Design
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Learners will learn IT network design fundamentals and will design a network for a client in accordance with a design brief.
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12
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Yes
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Ethical, Legal and Regulatory Issues and Professional Responsibilities in IT
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Learners will develop understanding of ethical, legal, regulatory issues and professional responsibilities relating to working in IT.
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12
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Yes
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Strategic Management Information Systems
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Learners will develop an understanding of the importance of integrating organisational strategy with information systems and the tools and techniques that can be used to analyse strategy. They will analyse business processes and recommend improvements.
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12
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Yes
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Innovative Technologies in Computing
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Learners will develop an understanding of innovative developments in technology and their impact on the computer industry.
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12
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Yes
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Computing Research Methods
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Learners will develop an understanding of different computer based research methods. They will plan their own research and carry out a research project based on an area of interest to them within computer science.
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12
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Yes
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Managing a Computing Project
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Learners will find out about different project management tools and techniques that can be used when managing a computing project. They will use tools and techniques to plan, implement and review their own computing project.
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12
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Yes
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Software Development Methodologies
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Learners will learn about using software development methodologies to develop an information system.
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12
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Yes
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