Objectives

LMQ Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Information Technology programmes have been  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 Higher 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 3 Foundation Diploma or GCE Advanced Level qualification with 3 passes. Any qualification which is at Level 3 or above, as notified on the NQF or QCF of the United Kingdom or SCQF Level 5 and 6 in Business Management or relevant national qualifications awards at SCQF or any overseas qualifications, as judged by UK NARIC, to be equivalent in standard to a level 3 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 a wider opportunity to progress onto the higher-level qualifications including LMQ Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Information Technology . As this qualification is at Level 4 (QCF/RQF), the candidates are eligible to gain direct entry into Year 2 of the Bachelor’s degree programmes. Click here to see the progression opportunities.

Units/Credits

Unit Number Unit Credits
L/HNCICT/4001 IT and Society 12
L/HNCICT/4002 Computer Systems and Software 12
L/HNCICT/4003 Computer Programming 12
L/HNCICT/4004 Relational Database Systems 12
L/HNCICT/4005 Software Engineering 12
L/HNCICT/4006 Systems Analysis and Design 12
L/HNCICT/4007 E-commerce Applications 12
L/HNCICT/4008 Human Computer Interaction 12
L/HNCICT/4009 Information Systems Theory and Practice 12
L/HNCICT/4010 Management Information Systems 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.