Foundation Year - Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Information Technology
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Course Overview
The aim of the Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Information Technology is to equip learners with the skills and knowledge required to work in the IT sector or progress to further study. The qualification is designed to ensure that each learner has an opportunity to build sector knowledge and learn current skills and practices in computer systems, networks, coding, website development, mobile communications, cyber security and social media for business.
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Unit IT301: Computer SystemsThe aim of this unit is to introduce learners to the basic hardware and software components that make up computer systems and for learners to carry out basic installation and configuration. This unit is designed to assist learners to understand the basic components of computer systems and how they are adapted to individual needs.
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Unit IT302: Coding and Website Development
The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand the fundamental processes involved in developing simple programmes and applications as well as details of basic website design.
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Unit IT303: Networks
The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand the importance of networks to computer systems and their essential use in a variety of application. Learners will also gain knowledge about network technologies and the delivery of a wide range of networked services.
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Unit IT304: Mobile Communications
The aim of this unit is to explain the growth of mobile communication and how it has changed everyday life and to provide learners with an understanding of the functionality that underpins key business and ecommerce uses.
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Unit IT305: Cyber Security
The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand cyber security and the consequences and implications of inadequate cyber security. They will understand the key terminology and the motivations of good and bad actors. They will also investigate the advantages and disadvantages of security by design.
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Unit IT306: Social Media for Business
The aim of this unit is to enable learners to explore how businesses use social media to promote their products and services. Learners will also create a social media policy and plan to meet business requirements.
These objectives are to:
•tprovide career path support to learners who wish to develop their management skills, enterprise capabilities and opportunities in their chosen sector
•timprove learner understanding of any given business environments and organisations and how they are managed and developed
•tdevelop skills and abilities in learners to support their professional development.
•tsets all assessments;
•tmoderates’ assessments prior to certification;
•tawards the final mark and issues certificates.
This qualification has been accredited to the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) and has its own unique Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN). This number will appear on the learner’s final certification document. Each unit with the qualification has its own RQF code. The QAN for this qualification is as follows: QUALIFI Level 3 Diploma in Information Technology 610/0659/2
The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Entry to the qualification will be through a centre interview and applicants must be aged 16 or over.
