SEG Awards
Level 3
QN: 610/3280/3
Curriculum Active
SEG Awards Level 3 Diploma in Smart Computing
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SEG Awards. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 360 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
SEG Awards
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
360 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Final Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to understand software development methodologies, tools, and techniques
- Be able to apply knowledge and skills to a real-world problem
- Be able to develop and test software
- Be able to effectively communicate a software system
2
Foundations of Programming
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand programming with C# and Python including data types and operators
- Understand how algorithm design techniques can be used to structure programme
- Understand the fundamental concepts of .NET frame
- Be able to implement basic algorithms to carry out operations in C#
- Be able to create console applications using visual studio
- Be able to implement windows form applications, classes and database connections
3
Foundations of Web Design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the value and use of the Internet in everyday life and its associated security risks
- Understand the value and use of the Internet in a business context including e-commerce, online payment systems, and associated security risks
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of graphic design including basic tools and methods
- Be able to undertake video editing
- Be able to undertake audio editing
- Be able to develop webpages and websites incorporating multimedia
4
Hardware and Networks
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the types of storage used in the industry including different devices
- Be able to identify the parts of a total computer system, including hardware components and input/output devices
- Understand the computer networks and types of networks
- Understand net
- work topologies, peripherals, and use of transmission media
- Understand of wireless networks
5
IT Concepts and Productivity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic concepts of ICT and identify its use in everyday life
- Understand the principal operating systems used in computing
- Be able to identify security threats associated with computer systems and mitigation techniques
- Understand a word processing software
- Understand the function of spreadsheets
- Understand the functions of presentation software
6
Software Engineering and Databases
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand software classifications, product attributes, process models and software development with structured programming concepts
- Understand object-oriented programming with UML
- Be able to develop test plans, test cases and system documentation
- Be able to identify a database and database management systems
- Understand entity relationship modelling
- Understand the use of Structured Query Language (SQL)
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/3280/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- SEG Awards
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Nov 2023
- Operational End
- Mar 2026