QUALIFI LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Qualification Title	Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology
Level	5
Credit Equivalency	120
Qualification Number	603/4791/0
Accreditation	Accredited

Units

Core Units

Technopreneurship
Network Security
C#.NET Programming
System Administration

Elective Units

Network Routing and Switching
Network Design and Administration
Content Management Systems
Web Design
Business to Business (B2B) E-commerce
Business to Consumer (B2C) E-commerce

Entry requirements

Entry to the qualifications will be through centre interview and learners will be expected to hold the following:

demonstrated some ability and possess qualifications at Level 4 for example any Qualifi Level 4 or similar vocational awards;
spent some time in an organisational role and shown they have capability and drive to develop;
seeking further professional development and to gain work related skills and know-how.