Introduction
The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Computing (120-credit) builds on the Computing foundation offered by the Diploma and offers learners access to both pathway learning for role-based occupational development, or broader and diverse opportunities for more academic and professional learning development. The Extended Diploma offers a blended learning approach with the core, generic computer management units offering a context for the study of the optional technical units.
Unit 17’s synoptic project is the culmination of the qualification requiring learners to synthesise what they have learnt across the qualification.
This is a core qualification available to existing and interested centres of ATHE.
Program Details
Eligibility Criteria
These qualifications provide a flexible route for learners who have already achieved computing qualifications at a lower level as well as for learners who do not have business or management qualifications, but may have qualifications in other areas and/or prior management experience in the work place.
Age: 18 +
Entry profile:
- A Levels
- A level 4 qualification, for example an ATHE Level 4
- Any other equivalent qualification
Duration
Can be completed in 4 – 6 months
Career path
Learners can progress to the following and enhance their educational profile,
- Entry to a Level 6 ATHE Diploma in Computing
- ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Computingt
- Entry to a variety of Bachelor’s Degree Programmes in the Top and Final Year at a higher educational institute
Course Units
Core Units
- Computing Projects for Digital Transformation
- Professional Development and Business Communication
- Innovative
Technologies and Connected Devices - Information Systems
Optional Units (4 Units to choose)
- Advanced Database Practice
- Programming for Data Engineering
- Implementing Data Flows and Data Warehouses
- Data Analytics and Machine Learning
- Advanced Programming
- Client and Server Technologies
- Virtualisation and Cloud Computing
- Cloud Native Solutions
- Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
- Digital Forensics
- Network Developer and IT Operations (NetDevOps)
- Network and Cloud Design and Configuration
- Advanced Project
