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Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in IT-E-commerce

Specifications
Qualification title: Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in IT-E-commerce
Qualification type: Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF)
Level: 5
Accreditation status: Accredited
Credit Equivalency: 240
Qualification number (RQF): 610/3477/0
Progression routes: • QUALIFI Level 6 Diploma in related area.
• Final year of a HE qualification/degree in related area (subject to acceptance by the
awarding institution).
• Employment in an associated profession.
Availability: UK and international
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Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in IT-E-commerce
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.

The technical skills and knowledge delivered through the successful achievement of the qualification are required and recognised internationally. The diploma is accredited at Level 5 and has a total equivalence of 120 credits.

Units

All 12 units are mandatory to receive 240 credits.

  • Information Technology and IT Ethics
  • Mathematics and Statistics for IT
  • PC Maintenance and Operating Systems
  • Computer Graphics Editing and Database Concepts
  • Graphical User Interface (GUI)
  • Programming Concepts and Java for Android Programming
  • Technopreneurship
  • Network Security
  • C#.NET Programming
  • System Administration
  • Business to Business (B2B) E- commerce
  • Business to Consumer (B2C) E- commerce
Learning Outcomes
  1. To understand and apply the principles of IT in a range of business environments
  2. To understand and apply the principles in a specific environment
  3. To improve the employability of learners by allowing them to explore the relationship
    between management theories and their practical application in the IT world
  4. Analyse problem solving techniques specific to business and industry
  5. Select, collate, review and analyse information form a wide range of sources
  6. Effectively use verbal and communication skills
  7. Work independently and as part of a team
  8. Manage one’s own personal development and growth
Entry Requirements

Approved Centres are responsible for reviewing and making decisions as to the applicant’s ability to complete the learning programme successfully and meet the demands of the qualification. The initial assessment by the centre, will need to consider the support that is readily available or can be made available to meet individual learner needs as appropriate.

The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access, for this qualification applicants must be aged 18 or over.

In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate enrolment to UK higher education postgraduate programmes where applicable. The applicants are normally required to produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.

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