OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology 603/7029/4

Overview

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
• Social Media for Business

Entry Requirements

Age Requirement

OTHM Level 3 qualifications can be offered to learners aged 16 and above.

General Entry Criteria

OTHM does not specify strict entry requirements. However, OTHM ensures that learners admitted to the programme have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment.

OTHM centres must ensure:

• Learners are recruited with integrity.
• The programme aligns with the learners’ needs and facilitates learning, achievement, and progression.

The qualification is delivered in English.

English Requirements

If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country, they must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information, visit the English Language Expectations page.

Equivalences

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

Qualification Structure

The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of:

• 60 credits
• 600 Total Qualification Time (TQT)
• 240 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

Mandatory Units

• Computer Systems (10 credits)
• Coding and Website Development (10 credits)
• Networks (10 credits)
• Mobile Communications (10 credits)
• Cyber Security (10 credits)
• Social Media for Business (10 credits)

Duration and Delivery

The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study.

Flexible Delivery

The qualification can also accommodate part-time and distance learning.

Delivery Methods

The qualification is delivered through:

• Face-to-face lectures
• Tutorials
• Seminars
• Distance and online learning

Note: The programme is offered only by approved centres.

Assessment and Verification

All units within this qualification are:

• Internally assessed by the centre.
• Externally verified by OTHM.

Assessment Process

• The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all specified learning outcomes.
• To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all learning outcomes and meet the specified standards of all assessment criteria.
• Assessors must provide an audit trail to show how learners’ achievements were judged.

Progression

Successful completion of the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology provides learners with:

• Opportunities for workplace progressions.
• Academic progression to a wide range of OTHM Level 4 Diplomas.