The Level 7 Extended Diploma in Computing Technologies is a 120-credit Ofqual regulated qualification. It provides the core knowledge, understanding and skills to support learners planning to further their studies and careers in the field of computing technologies.
The qualification has been developed in collaboration with subject experts, colleges,
higher education institutions and businesses to ensure the qualification meets their
needs.
Typical Age
This qualification is designed for learners who are typically aged 21 and above.
Qualifications
For learners who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely
to include:
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Managing
Innovation
and Change
in Computing |
This unit aims to provide learners with the necessary
knowledge and understanding in order to manage innovation
and change in computing environments. Learners will explore
that change is constant and the importance of understanding
and applying a process for managing change within an
organisation. There will be a focus on innovation and changes
that are common across the computing industry. |
20 |
Yes |
|
Systems
Development
and User
Experience
(UX) |
This unit aims to provide learners with knowledge and
understanding of the development of systems and how this is
achieved using a range of systems development life cycle
models (SDLC). Learners will focus on how to establish the
user and technical requirements of the system and the
considerations to make when developing a user interface. |
20 |
Yes |
|
Implementing
and
Managing
Cyber
Security |
This unit aims to provide learners with the necessary
knowledge and understanding of securing computing systems
and how to implement and manage cyber security in an
enterprise environment. The unit will focus on the core
principles to consider in order to secure systems appropriately.
Learners will develop the knowledge and skills relating to
security, detection, information and attack management in
order to protect an organisation in the event of a cyber security
attack. |
20 |
Yes |
|
Business
Intelligence
Systems |
This unit aims to help learners develop an understanding of
business intelligence systems and the benefits of using such
systems from an organisational point of view. Learners will
focus on the key areas within business intelligence systems
and develop an understanding of why business intelligence
plays a fundamental role in organisational strategic planning. |
20 |
Yes |
|
Independent
Project |
This unit aims to provide learners with the opportunity to
undertake an independent project. In the unit learners can
utilise the knowledge and understanding gained in previous
units and from other areas of learning and experience to
independently manage and complete a practical project.
Learners will showcase the skills learned and their
understanding of technologies whilst following formal project
management techniques. |
20 |
Yes |
|
Data
analytics and
Big Data |
This unit will focus on the importance and uses of big data in
today’s world. This will include how data analysis and big
data can be used to provide greater knowledge in certain areas,
for example with crime detection and police systems. Learners
will also focus on the considerations that need to be made in
relation to storing, searching and reporting on big data sets. |
10 |
Yes |
|
Computer-based Research
Methods |
This unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of
different computer-based research methods. Learners will plan their own research using associated techniques. Learners will
also carry out a research project based on an area of interest
within the computing technologies field, for example
future/emerging technologies, cloud-based technologies. |
10 |
Yes |
