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Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology

SMC College

OTHM | Ofqual-regulated (RQF) | Level 3 | 100% online

Summary

Price
£6,500
Study method
Online, On Demand
Course format
Our learning portal will be available to you study 24/7. You can use your Desktop Computer, Laptop, Mobile or Tablet anytime in a flexible way to study entirely online. After login into your online learning portal, you will study in a structured way - read books/resources online and write your assig
Duration
10 hours · Self-paced
Level
Intermediate
Qualification
Regulated qualification - Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology (QAN 603/7029/4)
Additional info
Certificate(s) included

Overview

The objective of the OTHM Level 3 Foundation 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.

Certificates

Learners must pass all six units to achieve the qualification. Once you pass six units, the awarding body will issue certificate and transcript subject to their quality assurance checks.

Curriculum

6 units

Computer Systems

Coding and Website Development

Networks

Mobile Communications

Cyber Security

Social Media for Business

Description

The objective of the OTHM Level 3 Foundation 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.

Accreditation and Equivalences

Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology is an international recognised qualification regulated by Ofqual (The Office of the Qualifications and Examination Regulator) at UK Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) (England) - Level 3 and European Qualification Framework Level 4.

The Qualification Accreditation Number is 603/7029/4 and it is awarded by OTHM Qualifications Awarding Qualifications.

RQF Level 3 represents practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels.

What will you study?

You will study six units of 60 credits.

  • Computer Systems (10 credits)
  • Coding and Website Development (10 credits)
  • Networks (10 credits)
  • Mobile Communications (10 credits)
  • Cyber Security (10 credits)
  • Social Media for Business (10 credits)

Assessment Method

The assessment method of this course is assignment only. You will write total six assignments to pass six units.

How will you study?

Our learning portal will be available to you study 24/7. You can use your Desktop Computer, Laptop, Mobile or Tablet anytime in a flexible way to study entirely online. After login into your online learning portal, you will study in a structured way - read books/resources online and write your assignments with full study support to complete the qualification.

Results and Certificate

Learners must pass all six units to achieve the qualification. Once you pass six units, the awarding body will issue certificate and transcript subject to their quality assurance checks.

Entry Requirements

You must have RQF Level 2 or an equivalent level qualification to study this course.

Career Paths

The programme's rationale is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their Information Technology and Computing skills. After this course, you will progress to study UK BSc (Hons) Information Technology, Computer Science or an equivalent level/subject qualification. Learners can also have an option to continue their study for our Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology.

Requirements

You must have RQF Level 2 or an equivalent level qualification to study this course.

Career path

The programme's rationale is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their Information Technology and Computing skills. After this course, you will progress to study UK BSc (Hons) Information Technology, Computer Science or an equivalent level/subject qualification. Learners can also have an option to continue their study for our Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology.

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Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology: FAQs

Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology takes around 10 hours to complete and is self-paced, so you can study around work and family. It is On Demand, so you can start as soon as you enrol.

Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology leads to Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology (QAN 603/7029/4).

Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology costs £6,500.

The course price includes your certificate. Check with the provider whether any exam or registration fees are charged separately.

You must have RQF Level 2 or an equivalent level qualification to study this course.

Yes. Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology is studied online, so you can learn from anywhere in the UK.

Study method describes how the course is delivered: online/distance learning, in a classroom, or in-company at your workplace. On Demand courses can be started instantly.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points show the number of learning hours a course has been independently assessed to provide.
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