Foundation Diploma in Information Technology

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 and social media for business.

Entry requirements

The Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Business Management qualification can be offered to learners from age 16 who possess O/L qualifications.

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.

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 but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate blended learning.

Progressions

Successful completion of the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including the OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology.

As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), many universities acknowledge the ability of learners after studying the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology and may consider them for direct entry into a range of their Bachelor’s degree programmes.