OTHM
Level 6
QN: 603/3789/8
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OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Information Technology
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OTHM. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 480 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 6
Awarding Body
OTHM
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
480 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Advanced Computer Networks
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concepts of servers, clients, and processes.2.
- Be able to create a client/server model in a Linux system with User Datagram Protocol (UDP), Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and Application Layer protocols.3.
- Be able to design and configure a secure net
- work for a corporate environment.
2
Advanced Data Analytics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the theoretical foundation of data analytics used in business decision-making.2.
- Understand issues in preparing a large data set for use in an applied analytical model.3.
- Be able to apply a range of descriptive analytic and/or statistical techniques to convert data into actionable insight.
3
Advanced Database Management Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different types of database management systems.2.
- Be able to apply data analysis and database design techniques.3.
- Be able to develop a secured and functional database to meet client and system requirements.
4
Computers, Society and Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand ethical concerns relating to Information Technology activities.2.
- Understand the legislative environment relating to Information Technology activities.3.
- Understand common types of computer-oriented crimes.4.
- Be able to review security risks in an organisation and design an IT security policy.
5
Computing Projects
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan an E-Commerce project.2.
- Be able to design and implement an E-Commerce solution.3.
- Be able to develop a mobile application.4.
- Be able to implement API to a mobile application.
6
Management Information Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how IT systems support organisational functions.2.
- Understand the role of information systems in supporting value-added change within organisations.3.
- Understand the use of information systems to support organisational strategy.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/3789/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OTHM
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2018
- Operational End
- Oct 2028