OTHM LEVEL 3 FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

QUALIFICATION OBJECTIVES

The objective of the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology is to equip learners with the skills and knowledge required to work in the IT sector or progress to further study. The qualification is designed to ensure that each learner has an opportunity to build sector knowledge and learn current skills and practices in computer systems, networks, coding, website development, mobile communications, cyber security and social media for business.

QUALITY, STANDARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

OTHM Qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). Visit the register of Regulated Qualifications. OTHM has progression arrangement with several UK universities that acknowledges the ability of learners after studying relevant Level 3-7 qualifications to be considered for advanced entry into corresponding degree year/top-up and Master’s/top-up programmes.

EQUIVALENCES

OTHM qualifications at Level 3 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels.

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE 

The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 60 credits, 600 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 240 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

Course Title                                         Credit      GLH      TQT

Computer Systems                                 10          40       100

Coding and Website Development        10          40       100

Networks                                                10          40       100

Mobile Communications                        10          40       100

Cyber Security                                         10          40       100

Social Media for Business                        10          40       100