Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC)

Students study L4DC must study the following eight core units:

• Skills for Computing – This module provides essential skills required by computing students. The skills taught include study, presentation, report-writing and data handling skills. It will prepare students for successful outcomes in their studies and provide them with skills that can be applied in the workplace.

• Computer Networks – This module helps students to develop a good understanding of basic theory and useful practical skills of networking and communication that are vital in today’s connected world.

• Computer Systems – This module addresses the development of practical skills in the configuration, maintenance, fault finding and trouble-shooting of modern computer systems and develops knowledge of computer architecture.

• Designing and Developing a Website – This module provides students with the practical skills required in website design such as understanding of mark-up languages, style sheets, design techniques and testing.

• Databases – This module provides students with thorough training in practical techniques for the design and development of database systems and develops a sound understanding of the underpinning theory.

• Designing and Developing Object-Oriented Computer Programmes – This module provides students with a thorough grounding in programming methods, and a detailed knowledge of developing programs using C#.

• Software Development Techniques – This module addresses the wider issues of software development together with a language-independent survey of useful data structures and algorithms.

• Office Solutions Development – This module teaches students to develop practical skills in the automation of common office applications to support a variety of tasks.

Students studying L4DC BM must study the following eight core units:

• Skills for Computing – This module provides essential skills required by computing students. The skills taught include study, presentation, report-writing and data handling skills. It will prepare students for successful outcomes in their studies and provide them with skills that can be applied in the workplace.

• Computer Networks – This module helps students to develop a good understanding of basic theory and useful practical skills of networking and communication that are vital in today’s connected world.

• Computer Systems – This module addresses the development of practical skills in the configuration, maintenance, fault finding and trouble-shooting of modern computer systems and develops knowledge of computer architecture.

• Designing and Developing a Website – This module provides students with the practical skills required in website design such as understanding of markup languages, style sheets, design techniques and testing.

• Databases – This module provides students with thorough training in practical techniques for the design and development of database systems and develops a sound understanding of the underpinning theory.

• eBusiness – This module gives students the opportunity to examine how organisations can use all aspects of eBusiness to create new products and services, reduce the cost of existing business processes and improve the efficiency of their operations using typical revenue models.

• Essentials of Management – This module covers the principles and functions of management, teaching students the key elements in planning and decision making and the significance of different controls required in an organisation.

• Understanding Business Organisations -This module provides an introduction to the objectives, roles, functions and various forms of business organisation as they adapt to a dynamic and changing environment and also considers information and technology in regards to efficiency and performance.

For entry onto the NCC Education L4DC qualification students must have at least one of the following:

• NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies

OR

• NCC Education Level 3 Diploma in Computing

OR

• 1 GCE ‘A’ Level pass

Students must also meet the English language entry requirements of:

• IELTS min score of 5.5 or above

OR

• GCE ‘O’ Level English C6

Mature applicants will be considered for entry if they are able to demonstrate over 2 years of relevant work experience and have a GCE ‘O’ Level / IGCSE English and Maths or equivalent.

OR

• The Oxford Test of English is recognised for acceptance onto NCC Education programmes. An affordable, personalized test that fits you – it’s 100% online, flexible, fast, and available at Approved Test Centres across the globe. Plus, it’s the only language proficiency test certified by the University of Oxford.

The qualification allows students entry to either the NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing, (which is equivalent to the second year of a UK Bachelor’s degree), or the second year of many UK university degree courses, or enables you to pursue a career in the IT industry.

Progression routes can be found on our University Progression page.

Assessments for all units are offered in a number of assessment cycles throughout the year. All units are assessed by assignments and/or examinations.

Past papers and sample assessments:

Skills for Computing

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Computer Networks

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Computer Systems

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Designing and Developing a Website

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Databases

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View a Sample Mark Scheme Assignment here.

View a Sample Time Constrained Assessment here.
View a Sample Time Constrained Assessment Mark Scheme here.

Designing and Developing Object-Oriented Computer Programs

View a Sample Assessment Assignment here.
View a Sample Mark Scheme Assignment here.

Software Development Techniques

View a Sample Time Constrained Assessment here.
View a Sample Time Constrained Assessment Mark Scheme here.

Office Solutions Development

View a Sample Assessment Assignment here.
View a Sample Mark Scheme Assignment here.

NCC Education is regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) to award the Level 4 Diploma in Computing in England. Ofqual Qualification reference number 600/0406/X.

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