NCC Education
Level 3
QN: 600/6407/9
Curriculum Active
NCC Education Level 3 Diploma in Computing
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCC Education. Classified as a Other General Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 403 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
NCC Education
Syllabus Units
7 Units
Guided Hours
403 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Culture Studies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of culture and how different cultures can be defined
- Understand how the education system of a foreign country differs from their own
- Understand the key geographical, demographic and cultural features in a range of English speaking countries and cities
- Understand some of the key issues relating to student life away from home
2
Foundation Mathematics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform a range of algebraic calculations
- Be able to solve a range of basic Calculations equations
- Be able to present data in graphical form
- Understand the fundamentals of Differential Calculus
- Understand the fundamentals of Integral Calculus
- Understand Measures of Dispersion
- Understand the fundamentals of Probability.
3
Introduction to Computer Science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand fundamental concepts relating to hardware and software
- Understand the characteristics of hardware components
- Understand how data is represented in a computer system
- Understand the fundamental concepts of computer networks
- Understand cultural, ethical and legal issues relating to computing
4
Introduction to Programming
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Create project documentation
- Implement a program that uses data capture and validation
- Implement a program that uses sequential programming with different data types
- Implement a program that uses iteration and selection constructs
- Implement a program that uses file i/o
- Implement a program that uses arrays
5
IT Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the main functions of a word processor
- Be able to use the main functions of a word processor
- Be able to extract information from the Internet without plagiarising
- Understand how to open
- create and modify a spreadsheet
- Be able to format a spreadsheet
- Be able to create graphs from a spreadsheet
- Understand the main functions of presentation software
- Be able to utilise presentation software
6
Mathematical Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform basic number calculations
- Be able to use ratio, percentages and fractions
- Understand the fundamentals of algebra and algebraic calculations
- Understand the fundamentals of probability and probability calculations
- Be able to perform basic calculations with shapes, spaces and measurements
- Be able to use a range of techniques to present mathematical data
7
Research and Study Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to take effective notes from a variety of sources
- Understand how to work out the meaning of unfamiliar content
- Understand common steps in producing academic work
- Be able to produce a piece of academic work suitable for this level, following a drafting process
- Understand different learning styles
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/6407/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NCC Education
- Qualification Type
- Other General Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2012