Computing

Course Description

Overview

The EdHat International Foundation Diploma in Computing targets on to preparing candidates for entry on to the EdHat (NQF Level 3) International Higher Diploma in Computing related disciplines such as EdHat (NQF Level 3) International Higher Diploma in Computing, Software Development, Multimedia or Networking. The whole qualification provides the candidate to have the knowledge on introductory concepts in computing and prepares the candidate with the necessary skills to successes in higher education.

In this program, candidate will be introduced to essential concepts in IT, skills in practical IT and also necessary skills in programming and mathematics in order to further understanding on of the subject of computing.

Candidates who successfully completes this qualification are eligible for all the EdHat International Higher Diploma programs, in the discipline of Computing, also this qualification opens up candidates eligibility to enter into lots of higher education qualification or employment opportunities. When considering on university degree programs in Software Engineering, Networking and Cyber Security, Computer Forensics, Digital media integration and engineering also in computer science and further diverse specific topics in computing. When it comes to employment possibilities includes, Associate IT engineer, Data entry operator, IT help desk personal, Network and Troubleshooting support engineer are some of them.

This qualification is suitable for both students who aged between 16 – 19 and also adults candidates.

Entry Requirements

Programs of EdHat International Higher Diploma are designed particularly for those students who have recently been in education with an entry profile as follows:

Relevant NQF Level 3 qualifications or

• An access to Higher Education certificate awarded by an approved Further Education institution or equivalent.
• EdHat International Higher Diploma programs may also be accessed by those with previous relevant learning and/or work experience. In such cases the entry profile may include:
• Accreditation of Prior Certified Learning (APCL) which gives recognition to learning which has been formally assessed and for which a certificate has been awarded other than those listed above; or
• Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) which gives recognition to knowledge and skills developed through different types of experience, such as work and voluntary activities. Mature students may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience.

Assessment

Units

Semester: 1