The Level 3 Diploma in Information and Digital Technologies is a 60-credit Ofqual regulated qualification and is the equivalent level to an A Level or Access to HE qualification. It has been designed for learners who wish to progress to a Bachelor’s degree and may not have the traditional entry qualifications usually required.
The qualification aims to provide learners with the underpinning knowledge and understanding of a range of topics within the Information and Digital Technology environment. These topics will allow learners to develop practical and theoretical approaches to solving problems and finding solutions using Information and Digital
Technologies.
Typical Age
This qualification is designed for learners who are typically aged 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
Agile
Transformation |
This unit aims to provide learners with the knowledge and
uses of agile development within business environments.
Learners will have the opportunity to explore the
fundamental process of agile development including the
methodologies used. Learners will develop the skills and
knowledge to be able to embed and use agile approaches in a
working environment. |
10 |
Yes |
|
Enterprise
Resource
Planning
Systems |
This unit provides learners with the knowledge and
understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Systems. Learners will learn system principles, their use and
the benefits they can bring to an organisation. Learners will
also focus on the cost, planning and training associated with
implementing and running these systems in an organisation.
This unit will cover professional practice and the role of
ethics and codes of conduct in relation to computing
systems. |
10 |
Yes |
