QUALIFI
    Level 5
    QN: 610/6811/1
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    Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Information Technology

    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

    Applications of Maths in Business

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to carry out calculations for given business applications
    2

    Business Ethics Principles

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand ethics within the business environment
    3

    Concept of Computer Networking

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the concept of computer networking
    4

    Core Concepts of Sociology

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand social imagination and how to apply a critical perspective
    • Understand the basic tools of sociological inquiry
    • Be able to reflect on own and others’ behaviour
    5

    Core Software Applications

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able create intermediate-level management of MS Word (Word) documents
    • Be able to format data and create graphs and tables in Excel
    • Be able to embed Word and Excel applications
    • Understand the features and uses of given Microsoft application
    6

    Critical Thinking and Argumentation

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand critical thinking and argumentation and apply these skills to communication in different business situations
    7

    Data Structures and Algorithms

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand and apply Data Structures and Algorithms
    8

    Discrete Structures for Computing

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand and apply fundamental concepts of logic, propositions, predicates, quantifiers, and rules of inference
    • Understand and use set theory, relations, functions, and their properties Be able apply number theory, mathematical induction, recursion, and recurrence relations to problem solving
    • Be able to apply counting techniques
    9

    Foundational Psychology

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand major concepts and theories and research methods
    • Understand the application of psychology to business
    • Be able to reflect on own and others’ behaviour
    10

    Fundamentals of Programming

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to build C programs using different structured programming concepts.
    11

    Global Social Issues and Challenges

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand global social issues and challenges
    12

    Introduction to Database Management Systems

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to design relational databases
    13

    Introduction to Information Technology Concepts and Applications

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand past, current and future IT developments
    • Be able to use tools and information to gather and organise ideas
    14

    Introduction to Management Information Systems

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the importance of Management Information Systems (MIS) in organisations
    • Understand the components of MIS and their importance
    • Be able to analyse the existing MIS infrastructure and to identify areas of improvement and alignment with the organisation’s business goals.
    15

    Introduction to Mass Communication Media

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand modern journalism and mass communication
    16

    Object Oriented Programming with Java

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to carry out object-oriented programming using Java
    17

    Operating Systems Fundamentals

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to apply algorithms and management and handing techniques
    18

    Principles of Entrepreneurship

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand methods of business ownership and characteristics of a successful entrepreneur
    • Understand how to grow and sustain an entrepreneurial business
    19

    Principles of Environmental Science

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the nature of environmental problems and approaches to solving them
    20

    Understanding Undergraduate Academic Writing

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand and apply principals and standards of academic writing and research to produce an academic paper

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    610/6811/1
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    QUALIFI
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Dec 2025