Extended Diploma in Information Technology
Introduction
The objective of the SACL Level 5 Extended Diploma in Information Technology is to provide learners with an excellent foundation for a career in a range of organisations. It designed to ensure that each learner is ‘business ready’: a confident, independent thinker with a detailed knowledge of Information Technology, and equipped with the skills to adapt rapidly to change.
The qualification is ideal for those who have started, or are planning to move into, a career in private or public sector business. Successful completion of the Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology will provide learners with the opportunity to progress to further study or employment.
Grading
All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by SACL. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgement that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the Assessor.
The Assessor should provide an audit trail showing how the judgement of the learners’ overall achievement has been arrived at.
Delivery Mode
The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning. The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online by approved centres only.
Typical Age
These qualifications are designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above
Entry Criteria
SACL requires no prior qualifications to study Level 5 Extended Diploma in Information Technology.
The SACL Level 5 Extended Diploma in Information Technology consists of 12 mandatory units (six at level 4 and six at level 5) for a combined total of 240 credits, 2400 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 960 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.
| Unit Name | Level | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyber Security | Level 4:6 | 20 | Yes |
| Principles of Computer Programming/td> | Level 4:6 | 20 | Yes |
| Systems Analysis and Design | Level 4:6 | 20 | Yes |
| Web and Mobile Applications | Level 4:6 | 20 | Yes |
| Computer and Network Technology | Level 4:6 | 20 | Yes |
| Managing Digital Information | Level 4:6 | 20 | Yes |
| Software Engineering | Level 5:6 | 20 | Yes |
| Database Systems | Level 5:6 | 20 | Yes |
| Advanced systems Analysis and Design | Level 5:6 | 20 | Yes |
| Management Information Systems | Level 5:6 | 20 | Yes |
| Network Information Systems | Level 5:6 | 20 | Yes |
| IT Project Management | Level 5:6 | 20 | Yes |
