Informatics Thames College

Course Description

The NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC) is an Ofqual regulated qualification. The qualification makes up the first year of a Computing/ IT degree pathway. The qualification is equivalent to the first year of an IT degree in the UK university system. Students will be given the opportunity to develop essential thinking and study skills, not only within the computing domain, but also within the context of business through a balance of academic and vocational subjects. The qualification will allow them to understand and enter the computing profession with the necessary knowledge expected within the industry and the ability to apply the skills to a range of IT-related functions. On successful completion of the qualification students will be able to embark on NCC Education’s Level 5 Diploma in Computing (L5DC), which is equivalent to the second year of a UK Bachelor’s degree, transfer to a university or pursue a career in the IT industry. Approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IFATE) in England as a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ).

Modules

Entry Requirement

Holders of the NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES).
Holders of the NCC Education Level 3 Diploma in Computing (L3DC) (RQF).
Holders of any local or international qualification deemed to be a similar level to either L3DC or L3IFDHES. These is to be agreed in advance with NCC Education.
Holders of one ‘A’ level or equivalent or an appropriate School Leaver’s certificate deemed to be of a similar level passed and approved by NCC Education.
Mature students, able to demonstrate over two years’ relevant work experience and have an ‘O’ Level/GCSE/iGCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
Higher NITEC
Mature candidates (30 years old and above, with a minimum of 8 years of work experience).

For candidates whose first language is not English:

IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

OR

GCSE/iGCSE ‘O’ Level English ‘C’ ‘4’ or equivalent*

OR

Alternatively, students can take and pass the free NCC Education Higher English Placement Test, at one of our Accredited Partner Centres.

*Centres need to provide evidence to justify any equivalency decision (both qualification equivalency and grade equivalency) they make pertaining to any enrolments via non-GCSE or non-standard routes.