QUALIFI
Level 5
QN: 610/6788/X
Curriculum Active
Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Computer Science
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by QUALIFI. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1200 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 5
Awarding Body
QUALIFI
Syllabus Units
20 Units
Guided Hours
1200 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Computer Concepts and Applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the use and functioning of computer, information and telecommunications systems
- Be able to implement appropriate security measures to safeguard systems and data against computer threats
- Be able to develop strategies and systems to manage and interpret data
- Be able to design and implement system solutions to re
- solve hardware, software, and net
- work issues.
2
Cybersecurity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the core principles of cybersecurity and cyber threats and how to protect sensitive information
- Be able to use secure software development practices to secure information and enable effective recovery from cyber incidents
3
Data Structure and Algorithms
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out Java programming and handle diverse programming challenges in Java
- Be able to apply algorithms to solve real-world problems
4
Database Fundamentals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand fundamental database components and their relationships to database management principles and strategies.
5
Database Programming
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to design effective database schema and install database management systems
6
Ethics in Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand cybersecurity, information security and Big Data and the associated security risk and challenges
- Understand the impact of emerging technologies on privacy and security and the associated mitigation
- Understand how cybersecurity breaches occur and how to secure sensitive information strategies
7
Fundamentals of Information Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand computer system fundamentals
- Be able to carry out database design and implement net
- work security measures
8
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand AI concepts, types and models and the ethical implications of AI Be able to develop AI solutions
9
Introduction to Computing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the components of different systems software and the implications of emerging technologies
- Be able to design system solutions and propose improvements for future development
10
Introduction to Java
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key concepts of Java and algorithm analysis
- Be able to set up Java applications and environments and respond to complex programming challenges
11
Introduction to Javascript
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use JavaScript in a tailored development environment
12
Introduction to Linux
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the use and impact of Linux in system setup and configuration
- Be able to install and manage Linux in line with data confidentiality requirements
13
Introduction to Networking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand computer networking technologies and their role and application in different organisations
14
Introduction to Operating Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the different operating system categories and how they operate
- Understand graphical user interfaces and apply the concept of virtualisation to install VirtualBox and Linux
15
Network and Systems Security
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to devise security strategies and manage net
- work security devices and protocols to enable robust security measures
- Be able to uphold net
- work integrity and resilience against cyber threats
16
Programming in C
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out effective program development in C
17
Programming in C++
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out effective program development in C++
18
Programming in Python
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out effective data manipulation
- Use Python topics and algorithm design and data analysis techniques to solve complex programming challenges
19
Software Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the essential elements and defining features of software engineering
- Be able to organise and optimise software and adapt systems development life cycles to meet specific project needs
20
System Analysis and Design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand and apply systems analysis and design principles in the system development life cycle
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/6788/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- QUALIFI
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Dec 2025