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Level 3 Diploma in Information Technology

The Level 3 Diploma in Information Technology offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence across IT systems, networking, cybersecurity, software development, databases, web technologies, systems analysis, technical support, project management and emerging digital technologies...

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Practical learning
Practical learning Build knowledge and skills for professional progression.
Overview

About this qualification

The Level 3 Diploma in Information Technology offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence across IT systems, networking, cybersecurity, software development, databases, web technologies, systems analysis, technical support, project management and emerging digital technologies.

Professional development
Professional development Build practical knowledge for real-world opportunities

Career-focused

Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.

Curriculum

What you'll cover

Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:

  1. Information Technology Fundamentals
  2. Computer Hardware and Software
  3. Operating Systems
  4. IT Infrastructure
  5. Network Fundamentals
  6. Network Configuration
  7. Network Monitoring
  8. Network Troubleshooting
  9. Cybersecurity Fundamentals
  10. Threat Identification
  11. Access Control
  12. Encryption Awareness
  13. Programming Fundamentals
  14. Application Development
  15. Software Development Lifecycles
  16. Agile Development Awareness
  17. Relational Databases
  18. SQL
  19. Database Normalisation
  20. Data Integrity
  21. HTML and CSS
  22. JavaScript Fundamentals
  23. Responsive Web Design
  24. Systems Analysis
  25. Requirements Gathering
  26. IT Project Management
  27. Technical Support
  28. Helpdesk Operations
  29. Cloud-Computing Awareness
  30. Artificial-Intelligence Awareness
  31. Internet of Things Awareness
  32. Digital Transformation
Who this qualification is designed for
Audience
Audience

Who it's designed for

This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:

  • IT Learners
  • Junior IT Support Personnel
  • Entry-Level Network Personnel
  • Software and Web Development Learners
  • Individuals preparing for further IT study
Benefits of this qualification
Benefits
Benefits

What you'll gain

Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:

  • Develop broad practical IT competence.
  • Strengthen networking and cybersecurity knowledge.
  • Improve software and web-development skills.
  • Develop database-management competence.
  • Improve technical-support and project skills.
  • Build awareness of emerging digital technologies.
Assessment

How this qualification is assessed

The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.

  • Assessment Type: Written examination, practical projects and viva.
  • Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied scenarios, hands-on projects and oral defence.
  • Total Questions: 100 theory questions plus 2 practical projects and 1 viva.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 9–12 months (600–800 hours total).
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