OCN NI
Level 4
QN: 601/8205/2
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OCN NI Level 4 Diploma in Software Development
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCN NI. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 365 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
OCN NI
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
365 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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OCN NI Level 4 Diploma in Software Development
Databases
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of file-based and relational database systems in given contexts.
- Analyse data relationships (one-to-one, one-to-many, many-to-many) to design a normalised database schema.
- Design SQL queries of varying complexity to retrieve, insert, update, and delete data.
- Apply the stages of the database life cycle to a given scenario.
- Implement a database within a database management system, including tables, relationships, and constraints.
- Assess data management issues such as security, integrity, and concurrency in a database environment.
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OCN NI Level 4 Diploma in Software Development
Object Oriented Programming in C#
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of Object Oriented programming in C#., Design Object Oriented programming solutions in C#., Be able to implement Object Oriented programming solution in C#., Be able to test and document Object Oriented Programming solutions in C#.
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OCN NI Level 4 Diploma in Software Development
Software Programming
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Compare the features and uses of common programming languages
- Explain the role of operating systems in software execution
- Apply appropriate software design techniques to a given problem
- Implement programming techniques to solve a defined problem
- Develop object-oriented code that demonstrates encapsulation and inheritance
- Develop event-driven code that responds to user or system events
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OCN NI Level 4 Diploma in Software Development
Software Testing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Software Development Lifecycle., Understand testing strategies, techniques and management., Be able to contribute to a test process for a software solution., Be able to design a test strategy., Be able to implement test plans., Be able to evaluate test plans.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/8205/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCN NI
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jan 2016
- Operational End
- Jan 2029