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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cyber Security |
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. |
12 |
Yes |
|
Database
Design and
Development |
Learners will extend their understanding of
database design and development. They will
research database management systems and will
design and implement a complex database. |
12 |
Yes |
|
Web Based
Development |
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. |
12 |
Yes |
|
Network
Design |
Learners will learn IT network design
fundamentals and will design a network for a
client in accordance with a design brief. |
12 |
Yes |
|
Ethical, Legal
and Regulatory
Issues and
Professional
Responsibilities
in IT |
Learners will develop understanding of ethical,
legal, regulatory issues and professional
responsibilities relating to working in IT. |
12 |
Yes |
|
Strategic
Management
Information
Systems |
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. |
12 |
Yes |
|
Innovative
Technologies in
Computing |
Learners will develop an understanding of
innovative developments in technology and their
impact on the computer industry. |
12 |
Yes |
|
Computing
Research
Methods |
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. |
12 |
Yes |
|
Managing a
Computing
Project |
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. |
12 |
Yes |
|
Software
Development
Methodologies |
Learners will learn about using software
development methodologies to develop an
information system. |
12 |
Yes |
