ATHE
Level 7
QN: 603/7702/1
Curriculum Active
ATHE Level 7 Extended Diploma in Computing Technologies (General Route)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ATHE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 900 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 7
Awarding Body
ATHE
Syllabus Units
13 Units
Guided Hours
900 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Agile Transformation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the features of agile working
- Understand agile transformation in a business environment
- Understand the use of an agile transformation strategy
- Understand the importance of continuous change and improvement
2
Artificial Intelligence
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the features of artificial intelligence
- Understand functions of artificial intelligence
- Understand concerns relating to the use of artificial intelligence
- Understand the future of artificial intelligence
3
Business Intelligence Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the characteristics of business intelligence systems
- Understand organisational need for business intelligence systems
- Understand how business intelligence systems play a key strategic role in organisations
- Be able to use business intelligence software
4
Computer-based Research Methods
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the use of computer-based research methods
- Understand the components of research
- Be able to prepare for a computer-based research project
- Be able to carry out an independent computer-based research project
5
Data Analysis and Big Data
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fundamentals of big data
- Understand the structure, size and security of big data
- Understand the characteristics of data analysis
- Be able to present information from large data sets
6
Enterprise Resources Planning Systems (ERP Systems)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the characteristics of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
- Understand organisational benefits of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
- Be able to plan the implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
- Understand ethics and codes of conduct in Computing Systems
7
Implementing and Managing Cyber Security
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of cyber security
- Understand the importance of user awareness
- Understand cyber security protection methods
- Understand cyber security testing
- Understand how to manage a cyber-attack
- Be able to manage cyber security in an organisation
8
Independent Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the considerations to make when planning an ICT project
- Be able to plan an independent ICT project
- Be able to manage and complete an ICT project
- Be able to test your development
- Be able to evaluate your development
9
Internet of Things (IoT)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Internet of Things (IoT) technologies
- Understand Internet of Things (IoT) security considerations
- Understand the benefits of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies
- Understand the requirements of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies
10
Managing Innovation and Change in Computing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand innovation and change management in computing
- Understand how to manage change
- Understand how to explore innovative computing ideas
- Be able to recommend innovative computing solutions
- Understand the wider business context of the proposed computing changes
11
Mobile Application Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand mobile application development
- Be able to design a mobile application
- Be able to use mobile applications development environments to create a mobile application
- Be able to test a mobile application
12
Networking and Infrastructure Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the features of net
- work infrastructures
- Understand net
- work infrastructure security
- Understand wireless net
- Understand how to support and maintain a net
- work infrastructure
13
Systems Development and User Experience (UX)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the development lifecycle of a system
- Understand software and data system construction
- Understand system design, implementation and testing
- Understand how to create a positive user experience
- Be able to develop and test prototypes
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/7702/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ATHE
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2021
- Operational End
- Nov 2026