| QUALIFICATION TITLE | LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | VOCATIONAL RELATED QUALIFICATION (HIGHER EDUCATION) |
| LEVEL | 5 |
| ACCREDITATION STATUS | ACCREDITED |
| CREDIT EQUIVALENCY | 120 |
| QUALIFICATION NUMBER (RQF) | 601/5442/1 |
| PROGRESSION ROUTES | FINAL YEAR OF UK UNIVERSITY HONOURS DEGREE |
| AVAILABILITY | UK AND INTERNATIONAL |
Level 5
Diplomas / High National Diploma
SPECIFICATIONS
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Qualification has been created to develop and reward the business health and social care workers of today and the future, and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the health and social care sector. The rationale of the programmes is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their management and care capabilities within the health and social care sector.
Units:
- Principles Underpinning Health and Social Care
- The Management of Quality in Health and Social Care
- Research Project
- Partnership working in Health and Social Care
- Working with Service users with Complex Needs
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Learners who possess Qualifications at Level 3 and/or 4;
- Learners who have work experience at a managerial level and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
- Learners who possess a first degree in another discipline and want to develop their careers in health and social care or business.
SPECIFICATIONS
| QUALIFICATION TITLE | LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT |
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | VOCATIONAL RELATED QUALIFICATION (HIGHER EDUCATION) |
| LEVEL | 5 |
| ACCREDITATION STATUS | ACCREDITED |
| CREDIT EQUIVALENCY | 120 |
| QUALIFICATION NUMBER (RQF) | 601/6049/4 |
| PROGRESSION ROUTES | FINAL YEAR OF UK UNIVERSITY HONOURS DEGREE |
| AVAILABILITY | UK AND INTERNATIONAL |
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Qualification deals with complex and challenging organizational issues and opportunities. The units are closely linked to current day real world and work challenges and the Qualification will test and develop student’s workplace experience and abilities. The Qualification will require learners to make judgments and provide creative and practical solutions and ways of responding to organizational challenges and problems. An action based approach will be sought and learners who have strong motivation to progress in their chosen career and business pathway will gain significantly from the qualification.
Units:
- Responding to the Changing Business Environment
- Effective Decision Making
- Business Development
- Business Models and Growing Organizations
- Customer Management
- Risk Management and Organizations
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Learners who possess Qualifications at Level 3 and/or 4;
- Learners who have work experience at a managerial level and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
- Learners who possess a first degree in another discipline and want to develop their careers in business.
SPECIFICATIONS
| QUALIFICATION TITLE | LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE |
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | VOCATIONAL RELATED QUALIFICATION (HIGHER EDUCATION) |
| LEVEL | 5 |
| ACCREDITATION STATUS | ACCREDITED |
| CREDIT EQUIVALENCY | 120 |
| QUALIFICATION NUMBER (RQF) | 603/6050/0 |
| PROGRESSION ROUTES | FINAL YEAR OF UK UNIVERSITY HONOURS DEGREE |
| AVAILABILITY | UK AND INTERNATIONAL |
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Qualification provides comprehensive coverage of the issues, challenges and disciplines growth organizations or business start-ups face. Learners who want to make a success of their own business venture or to develop their skills in promoting or creating growth in organizations will gain significantly from this qualification. The inspired student or entrepreneur will gain valuable insights into the characteristics, skills, resources and tools required to drive a growing organization or business start-up forward. Learners will be required to be proactive and engage with businesses that have growth strategies or start-ups with ambition. Learners will be expected to create ideas and plans that support their personal business goals or those of organizations that they are involved with.
Units
- Entrepreneurship, Enterprise and Creativity
- Influences on Organizational Growth and Development
- Venture Management – Growing a Business
- Marketing for Growth Organizations
- Developing and Launching a New Business
- Social Enterprise and Third Sector Organizations
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Learners who possess Qualifications at Level 3 and/or 4;
- Learners who have work experience and demonstrate drive and ambition to start their own business, or work in business development;
- Learners who possess a first degree in another discipline and want to develop their own business or shift careers.
SPECIFICATIONS
| QUALIFICATION TITLE | LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT |
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | VOCATIONAL RELATED QUALIFICATION (HIGHER EDUCATION) |
| LEVEL | 5 |
| ACCREDITATION STATUS | ACCREDITED |
| CREDIT EQUIVALENCY | 120 |
| QUALIFICATION NUMBER (RQF) | 603/4404/0 |
| PROGRESSION ROUTES | THE FINAL YEAR OF UNDERGRADUATE OR DIRECTLY INTO EMPLOYMENT IN ASSOCIATED PROFESSION |
| AVAILABILITY | UK AND INTERNATIONAL |
COURSE OVERVIEW
The qualification deals with complex and challenging organizational issues and opportunities. The units are closely linked to current day real world and work challenges and the qualification will test and develop learners’ workplace experience and abilities.
The qualification will require learners to make judgments and provide creative and practical solutions and ways of responding to organizational challenges and problems. An action based approach will be sought and learners who have strong motivation to progress in their chosen career and business pathway will gain significantly from the qualification. The Level 5 units are also designed to dove-tail into a top-up undergraduate year at a UK University.
Units
- Tourism Destination Management
- Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Cultural Tourism Management
- The Entrepreneurial Manager
- Research Project
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- qualifications at Level 3 and/or 4;
- work experience at a managerial level and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
- A first degree in another discipline and want to develop their careers hospitality and tourism management.
SPECIFICATIONS
| QUALIFICATION TITLE | LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY |
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | REGULATED QUALIFICATION FRAMEWORK(RQF) |
| LEVEL | 5 |
| ACCREDITATION STATUS | ACCREDITED |
| CREDIT EQUIVALENCY | 120 |
| QUALIFICATION NUMBER (RQF) | 603/4791/0 |
| PROGRESSION ROUTES | THE LEVEL 6 DIPLOMAS; THE FINAL YEAR OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OR RELATED OR DIRECTLY INTO EMPLOYMENT IN ASSOCIATED PROFESSION |
| AVAILABILITY | UK AND INTERNATIONAL |
COURSE OVERVIEW
The rationale for the qualification is that it provides a career path for learners who wish to develop a broad base of knowledge and skills that will enable them to work in a variety of roles in the IT industry, notably in .NET programming, system administration and network security. Learners will also learn about entrepreneurship in a techno environment. The qualification is flexible in that it offers elective choices of networking, web design or e-commerce – the latter being much in demand in modern business.
The technical skills and knowledge delivered through the successful achievement of the qualification are required and recognized internationally. The diploma is accredited at Level 5 and has a total equivalence of 120 credits.
Units
Core Units- Technopreneurship
- Network Security
- C#.NET Programming
- System Administration
- Network Routing and Switching
- Network Design and Administration
- Content Management Systems
- Web Design
- Business to Business (B2B) E-commerce
- Business to Consumer (B2C) E-commerce
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry to the qualifications will be through center interview and learners will be expected to hold the following:
- Demonstrated some ability and possess qualifications at Level 3, for example ‘A’ Levels or vocational awards;
- Spent some time in an organizational role and shown they have capability and drive to develop;
- Seeking further professional development and to gain work related skills and know-how.
SPECIFICATIONS
| QUALIFICATION TITLE | LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN IT – NETWORKING |
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | REGULATED QUALIFICATION FARMEWORK (RQF) |
| LEVEL | 5 |
| ACCREDITATION STATUS | ACCREDITED |
| CREDIT EQUIVALENCY | 120 |
| QUALIFICATION NUMBER (RQF) | 603/4792/2 |
| PROGRESSION ROUTES | THE LEVEL 6 DIPLOMAS; THE FINAL YEAR OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OR RELATED OR DIRECTLY INTO EMPLOYMENT IN ASSOCIATED PROFESSION |
| AVAILABILITY | UK AND INTERNATIONAL |
COURSE OVERVIEW
The rationale for the qualification is that it provides a career path for learners who wish to develop a broad base of knowledge and skills that will enable them to work in a variety of roles in the IT industry, notably in .NET programming, system administration and network security. Learners will also learn about entrepreneurship in a techno environment. The qualification is flexible in that it offers elective choices of networking, web design or e-commerce – the latter being much in demand in modern business.
The technical skills and knowledge delivered through the successful achievement of the qualification are required and recognized internationally. The diploma is accredited at Level 5 and has a total equivalence of 120 credits.
Units
Core Units- Technopreneurship
- Network Security
- C#.NET Programming
- System Administration
- Network Routing and Switching
- Network Design and Administration
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry to the qualifications will be through center interview and learners will be expected to hold the following:
- Demonstrated some ability and possess qualifications at Level 3, for example ‘A’ Levels or vocational awards;
- Spent some time in an organizational role and shown they have capability and drive to develop;
- Seeking further professional development and to gain work related skills and know-how.
SPECIFICATIONS
| QUALIFICATION TITLE | LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN IT – WEB DESIGN |
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | REGULATED QUALIFICATION FARMEWORK (RQF) |
| LEVEL | 5 |
| ACCREDITATION STATUS | ACCREDITED |
| CREDIT EQUIVALENCY | 120 |
| QUALIFICATION NUMBER (RQF) | 603/4793/4 |
| PROGRESSION ROUTES | THE LEVEL 6 DIPLOMAS; THE FINAL YEAR OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OR RELATED OR DIRECTLY INTO EMPLOYMENT IN ASSOCIATED PROFESSION |
| AVAILABILITY | UK AND INTERNATIONAL |
COURSE OVERVIEW
The rationale for the qualification is that it provides a career path for learners who wish to develop a broad base of knowledge and skills that will enable them to work in a variety of roles in the IT industry, notably in .NET programming, system administration and network security. Learners will also learn about entrepreneurship in a techno environment. The qualification is flexible in that it offers elective choices of networking, web design or e-commerce – the latter being much in demand in modern business.
The technical skills and knowledge delivered through the successful achievement of the qualification are required and recognized internationally. The diploma is accredited at Level 5 and has a total equivalence of 120 credits.
Units
Core Units- Technopreneurship
- Network Security
- C#.NET Programming
- System Administration
- Content Management Systems
- Web Design
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry to the qualifications will be through center interview and learners will be expected to hold the following:
- Demonstrated some ability and possess qualifications at Level 3, for example ‘A’ Levels or vocational awards;
- Spent some time in an organizational role and shown they have capability and drive to develop;
- Seeking further professional development and to gain work related skills and know-how.
SPECIFICATIONS
| QUALIFICATION TITLE | LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN IT – E – COMMERCE |
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | REGULATED QUALIFICATION FARMEWORK (RQF) |
| LEVEL | 4 |
| ACCREDITATION STATUS | ACCREDITED |
| CREDIT EQUIVALENCY | 120 |
| QUALIFICATION NUMBER (RQF) | 603/4794/6 |
| PROGRESSION ROUTES | THE LEVEL 6 DIPLOMAS; THE FINAL YEAR OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OR RELATED OR DIRECTLY INTO EMPLOYMENT IN ASSOCIATED PROFESSION |
| AVAILABILITY | UK AND INTERNATIONAL |
COURSE OVERVIEW
The rationale for the qualification is that it provides a career path for learners who wish to develop a broad base of knowledge and skills that will enable them to work in a variety of roles in the IT industry, notably in .NET programming, system administration and network security. Learners will also learn about entrepreneurship in a techno environment. The qualification is flexible in that it offers elective choices of networking, web design or e-commerce – the latter being much in demand in modern business.
The technical skills and knowledge delivered through the successful achievement of the qualification are required and recognized internationally. The diploma is accredited at Level 5 and has a total equivalence of 120 credits.
Units
Core Units- Technopreneurship
- Network Security
- C#.NET Programming
- System Administration
- Business to Business (B2B) E-commerce
- Business to Consumer (B2C) E-commerce
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry to the qualification will be through center interview and learners will be expected to hold the following:
- Demonstrated some ability and possess qualifications at Level 3, for example ‘A’ Levels or vocational awards;
- Spent some time in an organizational role and shown they have capability and drive to develop;
- Seeking further professional development and to gain work related skills and know-how.
SPECIFICATIONS
| QUALIFICATION TITLE | LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN IT – CYBER SECURITY |
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | VOCATIONAL RELATED QUALIFICATION (HIGHER EDUCATION) |
| LEVEL | 4 |
| ACCREDITATION STATUS | ACCREDITED |
| CREDIT EQUIVALENCY | 120 |
| QUALIFICATION NUMBER (RQF) | 603/4139/7 |
| PROGRESSION ROUTES | LEVEL 6 UNIVERSITY DEGREE (TOP-UP) COURSE OR DIRECTLY INTO EMPLOYMENT IN AN ASSOCIATED PROFESSION |
| AVAILABILITY | UK AND INTERNATIONAL |
COURSE OVERVIEW
The qualification has been created to develop and reward those learners who are looking to or already have chosen a career in a business-related sector. We hope that centers and learners take the opportunity to learn a great deal from this programme that will provide relevant new skills and qualities. It is envisaged that this programme will encourage both academic and professional development so that your learners move forward to realize not just their own potential but also that of organizations across a broad range of sectors. The Diploma is accredited at Level 5 with a total equivalence of 120 credits. It is envisaged that learners completing this Level 5 programme will progress to a university Level 6 Top-Up programme in the risk management field.
Units
Mandatory- Cryptography
- Digital Investigations and Forensics
- Communications and Incident Management
- Strategic Leadership
- Cyber Security Threats and Risk: Banking and Finance
- Cyber Wars
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Qualifications at Level 4 and/or;
- Some technical and risk management experience in a computing or security business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
- A Level 4 qualification in another discipline and who want to develop their careers in cyber security.
SPECIFICATIONS
| QUALIFICATION TITLE | LEVEL 5 CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS FOREIGN LANGUAGE(TEFL) (THE TEFL ACADEMY) |
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | VOCATIONAL RELATED QUALIFICATION |
| LEVEL | 5 |
| ACCREDITATION STATUS | ACCREDITED |
| TQT | 300 |
| CREDIT EQUIVALENCY | 30 |
| QUALIFICATION NUMBER (RQF) | 603/3835/0 |
| PROGRESSION ROUTES | A PATHWAY TO STUDY FOR A HIGHER LEVEL OF EDUCATION IN TEACHING AND/OR LINGUISTICS |
| AVAILABILITY | UK AND INTERNATIONAL |
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Qualification has been created to contribute to the professionalism of the global TEFL industry. The programme is designed to develop the academic and professional skills and qualities needed to begin a career as an EFL teacher.
The Level 5 programme will require learners to gain a sufficient understanding of language systems and commonly used teaching approaches to embark on a career in TEFL. The qualification will enable learners to become independent, novice teachers with the tools to plan appropriate lessons and courses for their students without support if necessary. The optional (unaccredited) short follow on courses allow our learners to select a teaching specialization if they wish to.
Units
- An Introduction to Lesson Planning Teaching English Vocabulary
- Teaching Pronunciation
- Understanding English Grammar
- Teaching Receptive Skills: Listening and Reading
- Teaching Productive Skills: Speaking and Writing
- Teaching English Grammar
- History of the English Language and English Language Teaching
- Teaching Materials and Aids and Classroom Management Strategies
- The Effective use of Resources for TEFL
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- This qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. There are no entrance requirements.
- In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is recommended.
SPECIFICATIONS
| QUALIFICATION TITLE | LEVEL 5 CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING PRACTICE (TEFL) (THE TEFL ACADEMY) |
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | VOCATIONAL RELATED QUALIFICATION |
| LEVEL | 5 |
| ACCREDITATION STATUS | ACCREDITED |
| CREDIT EQUIVALENCY | 11 |
| QUALIFICATION NUMBER (RQF) | 603/4315/1 |
| PROGRESSION ROUTES | A PATHWAY TO STUDY FOR A HIGHER LEVEL OF EDUCATION IN TEACHING AND/OR LINGUISTICS |
| AVAILABILITY | UK AND INTERNATIONAL |
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Qualification has been created to contribute to the professionalism of the global TEFL industry. The programme is designed to develop the academic and professional skills and qualities needed to begin a career as an EFL teacher.
The Level 5 Teaching Practice (TEFL) 9 TEFL Academy) Certificate is designed for new teachers who have completed the Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL Academy). The aim is to support novice teachers in their practice through a series of reflection and self-evaluation tasks.
Units
- Fundamentals of TEFL Practice
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- This qualification is designed for new teachers who have completed the Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL Academy).
- In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is recommended.
SPECIFICATIONS
| QUALIFICATION TITLE | LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY |
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | VOCATIONAL RELATED QUALIFICATION (HIGHER EDUCATION) |
| LEVEL | 4 |
| ACCREDITATION STATUS | ACCREDITED |
| TQT | 1200 |
| CREDIT EQUIVALENCY | 120 |
| QUALIFICATION NUMBER (RQF) | 610/2124/6 |
| PROGRESSION ROUTES | LEVEL 6 DIPLOMA OR SECOND LEVEL DEGREE |
| AVAILABILITY | UK AND INTERNATIONAL |
COURSE OVERVIEW
The overall aims of the Level 5 Diploma in Psychology qualification is to provide learners with a specialist programme of study that provides a depth of knowledge and understanding of key aspects within the field of Psychology. The Level 5 units allow learners to specialise and progress in a variety of relevant subject areas and focus on how our understanding of psychology is applied today. Learners will develop and enhance their skills in the following areas: mental health and psychopathology, cognitive psychology, visual perception, the diversity of addiction, social psychology with a focus on pro and anti-social behaviour, individual differences relating to criminology, intelligence and personality as well as becoming aware of contemporary debates and issues in the field of Psychology.
Units
- Psychological Approaches to Depression and Schizophrenia
- Visual Perception in a Psychological Context
- Social Psychology: Pro and Anti-Social Behaviour
- The Diversity of Addiction
- Individual Differences: Intelligence, Personality and Criminology
- Contemporary Issues and Debates in Psychology
Learning Outcomes
- understand the diagnosis and classification of schizophrenia;
- understand the concepts of criminological psychology;
- understand the explanations for substance abuse and dependence; 4: understand the contribution of debates to the field of psychology.
