Objectives

LMQ Level 5 Advanced National Diploma in Information Technology programmes are designed to provide a broad understanding of information technology and the environment in which they operate. Candidates who achieve these qualifications may go on to study further academic and professional qualifications or embark on an administrative, managerial or commercial career in their relevant field.

LMQ Level 5 Advanced  National Diploma in Information Technology has a strong managerial focus which helps successful candidates to progress to management roles. In addition, the wide range of options enables candidates to progress to specialist roles such as human resource management, marketing, and financial services.

Entry Requirement

This is a stand-alone qualification, but there are entry requirements. Applicants must have obtained one of the followings:

LMQ Level 4 Advanced National Certificate in Information Technology or any qualification which is at Level 4 or above, as notified on the NQF or QCF of the United Kingdom or SCQF Level 6 and 7 in  technology-related or any overseas qualifications, as judged by UK NARIC, to be equivalent in standard to a level 4 qualification in the UK (or higher).

Equivalences

This qualification is equivalent to the following:

Framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

  • Higher National Certificates (HNC), Certificates of Higher Education (CertHE)

Regulated Qualifications Framework for England and Northern Ireland

  • Technical/Vocational Qualifications Level 4, Higher National Certificates (HNC)

Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales

  • Higher National Certificates (HNC), Certificates of Higher Education (CertHE), Vocational Qualifications, Apprenticeships

National Framework of Qualifications for Ireland

  • Advanced Certificate, Higher Certificate

Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework

  • Higher National Certificates (HNC), Modern Apprenticeships, PDA, SVQ, Certificates of Higher Education (CertHE), Scottish Baccalaureate, Advanced Higher, Award

Progression

The successful candidates have wider opportunity to progress onto the higher-level qualifications including LMQ Level 6 Graduate Diploma in IT. As this qualification is equivalent to Level 5 (QCF/RQF), the candidates are eligible to gain direct entry into Year 3 of the Bachelor’s degree programmes. Click here to see the progression opportunities.

Units/Credits

Unit Number Unit Credits
L/ANDIT/5001 Cyber Security 12
L/ANDIT/5002 Database Design and Development 12
L/ANDIT/5003 Web Based Development 12
L/ANDIT/5004 Network Design 12
L/ANDIT/5005 Ethical, Legal and Regulatory Issues and Professional Responsibilities in IT 12
L/ANDIT/5006 Strategic Management Information Systems 12
L/ANDIT/5007 Innovative Technologies in Computing 12
L/ANDIT/5008 Computing Research Methods 12
L/ANDIT/5009 Managing a Computing Project 12
L/ANDIT/5010 Software Development Methodologies 12

Duration/Delivery

This qualification is expected to be delivered minimum of 12 months for full-time study. Centres should make sure the Total Qualification Times (TQM) or National Learning Hours (NLH) are covered as per the qualification requirements. This programme is flexible and delivered face-to-face, distance learning, through lectures, tutorials, seminars.