ATHE
Level 4
QN: 610/3263/3
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ATHE Level 4 Diploma in Computing
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ATHE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 270 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
ATHE
Syllabus Units
5 Units
Guided Hours
270 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Computer Systems, Networks and Security
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand enabling principles.2.
- Understand hardware and software.3.
- Understand the risks to computer systems and data.
2
Data and Database Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by data.2.
- Understand database design.3. Design a database system.
3
IT Systems Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the stages and purpose of the lifecycle and lifecycle models in development activities.2.
- Understand the key behaviours needed to develop achievable requirements.3. Can use analysis techniques to investigate and document an existing system.
- Can identify, design, and document a possible solution.5. Can present a solution proposal to a client.
4
Legislation, Regulation, Ethics and Codes of Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand current legal and regulatory issues in IT.2.
- Understand current ethical issues in IT.3.
- Understand the need to create organisational policies and procedures.4.
- Understand the role of professional bodies and industry certification in maintaining professional standards in industry.
5
Programming and Scripting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand principles of computer programming.
- Can design a computer program to a client brief with a consideration of the user interface.3. Can develop a computer program to a client brief.
- Can test and evaluate a computer program.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/3263/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ATHE
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2023