ATHE
Level 4
QN: 610/6115/3
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ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Computing and Artificial Intelligence
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ATHE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 500 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
ATHE
Syllabus Units
11 Units
Guided Hours
500 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Analytical Impact through Data Visualisations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of communicating results in a clear and compelling way.2.
- Understand a range of graphical representations and data visualisations that are appropriate for the analysis.3. Can design and construct effective data visualisations.
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
Data Preparation and Quality
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Can undertake basic data extraction and manipulation with SQL queries.2.
- Understand common approaches to combining data from different sources.3.
- Understand quality risks inherent in data and how to mitigate or re
- solve these.
4
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand intelligence and computer models
- Understand types of machine learning algorithms
- Carry out machine learning on a sample dataset
5
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.
6
Legislation, Regulation, Ethics and Codes of Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand current legal and regulatory issues in IT
- Understand current ethical issues in IT
- Understand the need to create organisational cybersecurity policies and procedures
- Understand the role of professional bodies and industry certification in maintaining professional standards in industry
7
Methods and Tools for Analysis
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the common methods and tools used in data analysis.2.
- Understand the principles of user experience and domain context for data analysis.3.
- Understand the principal approaches to defining customer requirements for data analysis.
8
Practical Probability Theory for Data Science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of basic probability theory
- Understand the characteristics of common distributions
- Understands samples and populations
9
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.
10
Statistics for Analysing Datasets
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of statistics for analysing datasets.2.
- Understand the principles of descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics.3. Can carry out simple statistical analysis using spreadsheet functionality.
11
Synoptic Computing Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Can identify and investigate a business problem or opportunity that could benefit from a computing solution.2. Can use appropriate tools to design a solution and plan its implementation and testing.3. Can demonstrate an understanding of professional best practice.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/6115/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ATHE
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2025