Diploma in Information Technology

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 in the information technology (IT) industry, notably in programming, website design or PC maintenance. The technical skills and knowledge delivered through the successful achievement of the qualification are required and recognised internationally.

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
4. between management theories and their practical application in the IT world
5. Analyse problem solving techniques specific to business and industry
6. Select, collate, review and analyse information form a wide range of sources
7. Effectively use verbal and communication skills
8. Work independently and as part of a team
9. Manage one’s own personal development and growth

The QUALIFI Level 4 Diplomas in IT consist of 120 credits which equates to 1200 hours of TQT.

Core Units

• Information Technology and IT Ethics
• Mathematics and Statistics for IT
• PC Maintenance and Operating Systems
• Computer Graphics Editing and Database Concepts

Elective Units

• Logical IT Networking
• Physical IT Networking
• Web Programming
• Graphical User Interface (GUI)
• Programming Concepts and Java for Android Programming