What is Level 4 qualification Equivalent to? -

The qualifications at RQF Level 4 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to:

Higher National Certificates (HNC) and

Year 1 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme.

If "What is Level 4 qualification Equivalent to?" is shaping your shortlist, use the points below to decide whether the is the right next move.

• Check that QUALIFI recognition matches what your employer or next university expects.
• Expect assignment-led assessment rather than traditional sit-down exams on most LSBR pathways.
• Skim the module list above — if two or more units excite you, the is usually a strong fit.

Core modules and themes from the ****:

• Information Technology and IT Ethics (20 credits) – L4-QUA-DipIT-ECOM — This unit aims to develop learners’ knowledge and use of information technology including the use of standard office applications to prepare documents and presentations. This includes computer software and hardware, basic computer operations, application software, operating systems, information systems and IT-related issues in computing. The unit also seeks to provide learners with an awareness of ethical issues essential to an IT professional. This includes ethics in the cyberspace, intellectual property, privacy, the issue of security and reliability, how computing affects our health, professional code of ethics and how IT changes our daily lives.
• Mathematics and Statistics for IT (20 credits) – L4-QUA-DipIT-ECOM — This unit aims to provide an opportunity to learn mathematics and statistics and equip learners with the mathematical skills to analyse and solve problems that will enable them to work within the field of IT. The unit covers number systems, logic, relations, functions, quadratic equations, quadratic functions, simultaneous equations, polynomial equations, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, coordinate geometry and matrices. The unit provides an opportunity to learn statistics and equip learners with the descriptive and analytical methods for dealing with variability in observed data. It covers graphical presentation of data, descriptive statistics, index numbers, correlation and regression, time series, probability and statistical inference.
• PC Maintenance and Operating Systems (20 credits) – L4-QUA-DipIT-ECOM — This unit aims to provide knowledge of personal computer hardware. Successful completion of this unit will enable learners to install a computer system unit and operating system and conduct troubleshooting. The unit provides the essential knowledge of computer hardware, the software needed to make a hardware work, the components of the hardware and the technologies and principles that support the components. In addition to this knowledge, learners will be able to assemble computer hardware to build a full set PC, understand how to install the operation system and how to conduct troubleshooting in faulty hardware. This unit also aims to provide the basic concepts about operating systems and to be able to install, configure and operate two commonly used operating systems. It includes an overview of Windows and Linux operating systems, the installation and configuration of these systems; the use of proper file systems; managing groups and users; installing and uninstalling applications on these two operating systems; operating basic command-line environment; manipulating simple files and printer-sharing.
• Computer Graphics Editing and Database Concepts (20 credits) – L4-QUA-DipIT-ECOM — This unit aims to explain the concepts of photo editing. This will enable learners to insert photos into documents such as user manuals and the IT structure of an organization. The photos may need to be touched up before they are ready for use. This mainly involves using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator for photo/image editing and designing. The unit delivers skills in photo retouching and digital drawing to address the issues of digital image design. It emphasizes exploration, techniques, media, ideas development and production techniques. This unit also provides the fundamental concepts of a database system through Database Management System (DBMS), relational databases, entity relationship modelling and normalization. Learners are also required to create database systems using the database language of Structured Query Language (SQL).
• Graphical User Interface (GUI) (20 credits) – L4-QUA-DipIT-ECOM — This unit aims to provide learners with Graphical User Interface (GUI) programming skills. This includes objects, methods and instance variables, problem solving concepts, programming languages and GUI programming. The main focus is on the design principles of GUIs, events handling, classes and interfaces, the use of layout managers, buttons, labels, lists, text fields and panels creation and manipulation, colours and font manipulation.
• Programming Concepts and Java for Android Programming (GUI) (20 credits) – L4-QUA-DipIT-ECOM — This unit aims to develop programming skills. This unit includes variables, control and decision (if and switch) as well as loops and program control (for, while, do-while). This unit also enables learners to develop software for Android telephones using Java development tools. The emphasis is on developing applications as a community that run on the Android platform. Successful completion of this unit will give learners an insight into today’s common procedures for getting their mobile application work published.

Check you are a strong match before you apply:

• Level 4 Diploma in IT – E-commerce This Level 4 Diploma in IT – E-commerce (Accredited by Qualifi, UK) qualifications has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Entry to the qualification will be through centre interview and learners will be expected to hold the following: Qualifications at Level 3 OR Level 4 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their careers in information technology or E-Commerce. In certain circumstances, learners with considerable experience but No formal qualifications may be considered, subject to interview and being able to demonstrate their ability to cope with the demands of the programme. The qualification is offered in English.

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