OTHM
Level 5
QN: 610/2571/9
Curriculum Active
OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma In Information Technology
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OTHM. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 960 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 5
Awarding Body
OTHM
Syllabus Units
12 Units
Guided Hours
960 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Advanced Systems Analysis and Design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of system analysis and design in an organisation.2.
- Understand the steps needed in system analysis and design.3.
- Be able to create documented system requirements.4.
- Be able to develop functional and data models for a software system.
2
Computer and Network Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fundamentals of cloud computing.2.
- Understand networking principles and their protocols.3.
- Be able to support and troubleshoot computing problems.4.
- Be able to demonstrate routing and switching techniques.
3
Cyber Security
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fundamentals of cyber security.2.
- Understand cyber security protection methods.
- Understand how to manage a cyber security attack.
4
Database Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand basic concepts of database systems.2.
- Be able to design and develop a fully functional relational database system to meet a business need.3.
- Be able to test database systems and produce required documentation.
5
IT Project Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to analyse business objectives to determine potential projects.2.
- Be able to devise a project plan using relevant project management tools and models.
- Be able to manage an IT project.4.
- Be able to evaluate project outcomes.
6
Management Information Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to analyse the information system requirements of an organisation.2.
- Understand the use of an information system to produce management information.3.
- Be able to develop and implement a management information system for an organisation.
7
Managing Digital Information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to assess the digital information needs of an organisation.2.
- Understand information processes in an organisation.3.
- Understand compliance and regulations associated with digital information.
- Be able to improve digital information systems for an organisation.
8
Network Information Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of networking.
- Understand net
- work management protocols and standards.3.
- Be able to plan, design, setup and configure a net
- work system.
9
Principles of Computer Programming
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of computer programming.2.
- Understand the principles of algorithms.3.
- Understand the object-oriented Programming language.4.
- Understand the tools and techniques used for software development.
10
Software Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand modelling languages and their benefits.2.
- Be able to design and implement a series of UML class diagrams.3.
- Understand the management of software testing using different strategies.4.
- Be able to develop a solution using object-oriented programming.
11
Systems Analysis and Design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of systems analysis and design.2.
- Understand system design methodologies and modelling.3.
- Understand human computer interface (HCI).4.
- Be able to produce a system design using modelling techniques.4.
- Be able to produce a system design using modelling techniques.
12
Web and Mobile Applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand web and mobile application design technology.2.
- Understand website technologies, tools and software used to develop websites.3.
- Understand multimedia content creation tools and software.4.
- Be able to create a website or mobile application to fulfil a set of client and user requirements.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/2571/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OTHM
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2023
- Operational End
- Dec 2033