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Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing Software Development

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Course Outcome

Be an Agile Web Developer while preparing for a University Degree Program
Develop complex Web Applications and Interfaces on multiple development frameworks using Scrum & Github, while earning credits to a 2nd or 3rd year International Degree program and also being a learning apprentice or an employee of an enterprise.
Training

Get Trained

Learn to build web applications and interfaces in .Net C#, Java, Python and PHP along with front-end programming tools like HTML, HTML5, CSS, Java Scripts, JAVAFX, Adobe Flex etc, using SCRUM development methodology and GITHUB collaborative development environment.

Training

Get Experiential

With the guidance of industry practitioners, Design, Develop and Deploy Web Applications such as e-commerce portal, social media application etc. in one or more programming languages, using Scrum methodology and Github, in simulated project environment.

Training

Get Hired

Get placed as a learning apprentice or a Junior Developer in an Enterprise during or after the course.

Training

Get Certified

Upon successful course completion, the learner can appear for certification exams related to Microsoft, Oracle Java, ZEND PHP 5 etc. In addition, the learner will receive an award of “Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing (RQF)”. 

How You Learn

How You Learn?

Learning & Course Duration
When you enrol, you will commit to the following learning hours.

Learning Duration (GLH*) - 968 Hours

On Campus Hours
Up to 248 Hours
Off Campus Hours
Up to 720 Hours

Course Duration with Study Options

Full Time

18 months

9 am to 6 pm (5 days/week)

Part Time

24 months

(9 hours/week)

*GLH: Guided Learning Hours

Course Structure

Course Structure

Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing

The Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Computing (RQF) provides a specialist work-related programme of study that covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the computing sector and offers a particular specialist emphasis in the area of Web Application Development. Learners can explore opportunities to apply their skills and knowledge at the workplace through formal work placements or part-time employment experience. Following units are covered in this course:   

 

Level 4 Units                                                                                                                

Unit 1 Programming (15 credits)                                                                           

Unit 2 Networking (15 credits)

Unit 3 Professional Practice (15 credits)

Unit 4 Database Design and Development (15 credits)

Unit 5 Security (15 credits)

Unit 6 Managing a Successful Computing Project (15 credits)

Unit 9 Software Development Lifecycles (15 credits)

Unit 10 Website Design & Development (15 credits)

 

Level 5 Units

Unit 13 Computing Research Project (Pearson-set) (30 credits)

Unit 14 Business Intelligence (15 credits)

Unit 38 Database Management Systems (15 credits)

Unit 36 Client/Server Computing Systems (15 credits)

Unit 20 Advanced Programming (15 credits)

Unit 30 Application Development (15 credits)

Unit 29 Application Programming Interfaces (15 credits)

 

The Level 5 Higher National Diploma consists of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate (above) plus an additional 120 credits at Level 5”. The learner should achieve a minimum of 240 credits of which 120 credits are at Level 5, and 120 credits are at Level 4. Learners should spend a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 2,400 hours out of which 960 hours are Guided Learning Hours. Learners targeting specific universities may have to opt for more units than the above. By end of the course the learner can:

  • Acquire Front-end programming skills, UI / UX design skills and Back-end programming skills using multiple tools, development frameworks, methodologies, and databases
  • Acquire Interface Development skills by integrating applications and enabling real-time business transactions across multiple applications
  • Develop and deploy applications at a quick pace and in sprints by mastering SCRUM development methodology
  • Acquire collaborative coding and maintenance skills using GITHUB

Course Modules :

Outline Outline Schedule Schedule

PG - BTEC Unit : Programming

Outline
Schedule
Module Name

BTEC Unit : Programming

Session Outline Activities

Session 1 : Orientation & Lecture - Live (3 Hours)

The student has to attend a Live Orientation Session conducted at LA campus or go through a recording of the Orientation Session.

After the Orientation, the Lecturer will introduce the module by conducting the lectures on:

  • IU1: Introduction to Algorithms
  • IU2 : Processing Code

Before session: The Students will engage in E- Learning to learn IU1, IU2 

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 2: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU1 & IU 2.

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Session 3: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU3 & 4

  • IU3:Procedural Programming - An overview.
  • IU4:Object oriented programming - An overview

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU 3 & IU 4 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 4: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU 5 & IU6:

  • IU 5:Event Driven Programming - An Overview.
  • IU 6: Introduction to C# programming

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU5 & IU6 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 5: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU7 & IU 8

  • IU7:Using visual Studio Express IDE
  • IU8: C# Programming .

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU7 & IU8 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 6: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU9 & IU10:

  • IU9: C# Programming : Working with WHILE iterations and Data types
  • IU10: C# Programming : Classes and Methods

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU9 & IU10 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 7: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU11 & IU12

  • IU11: C# Programming - Namespacers and modifiers
  • IU12: C# Programming - Decision statements and Handling exceptions

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU11 & IU12(off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 8: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU13 & IU14

  • IU13: C# Programming - Collections and Event - Driven programming
  • IU14: C# Programming - Implement an Algorithm

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU13 & IU14(off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 9: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU15 & IU16

  • IU15: Debugging programs
  • IU16: Coding Standards and Benefits

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU15 & IU16 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 10: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 1and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 2  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student will be given a project brief  which comprises few tasks .
  • Student should complete the tasks up to the milestone 1 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 11: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 2 and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 3  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student should complete the task up to the milestone 2 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 12: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 3 and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 3  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student should complete the task up to the milestone 3 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 13: Summative Assessment (30 mins)

Assessor will review and provide feedback

During session: The Student should summarise the project output and answer questions posed by the Assessor

Module Name

BTEC Unit : Programming

Competency Unit

D/615/1618 : Programming

By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner should be able to achieve the following learning outcomes:

  • LO1. Define basic algorithms to carry out an operation and outline the process of programming an application.
  • LO2. Explain the characteristics of procedural, object-orientated and event-driven programming, conduct an analysis of a suitable Integrated Development Environment (IDE).
  • LO3. Implement basic algorithms in code using an IDE.
  • LO4. Determine the debugging process and explain the importance of a coding standard.

By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner will be assessed on the following:

  • P1 Provide a definition of what an algorithm is and outline the process in building an application.
  • M1 Determine the steps taken from writing code to execution
  • P2 Give explanations of what procedural, objectorientated and eventdriven paradigms are; their characteristics and the relationship between them.
  • M2 Analyse the common features that a developer has access to in an IDE
  • P3 Write a program that implements an algorithm using an IDE.
  • M3 Use the IDE to manage the development process of the program.
  • P4 Explain the debugging process and explain the debugging facilities available in the IDE.
  • P5 Outline the coding standard you have used in your code.
  • M4 Evaluate how the debugging process can be used to help develop more secure, robust applications

BN - BTEC Unit : Networking

Outline
Schedule
Module Name

BTEC Unit : Networking

Session Outline Activities

Session 1 : Orientation & Lecture - Live (3 Hours)

The student has to attend a Live Orientation Session conducted at LA campus or go through a recording of the Orientation Session.

After the Orientation, the Lecturer will introduce the module by conducting the lectures on:

  • IU1: Introduction to Computer networks
  • IU2 : Network Types

Before session: The Students will engage in E- Learning to learn IU1, IU2 

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 2: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU1 & IU 2.

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Session 3: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU 5 & IU6:

  • IU 3:Networking Standards.
  • IU 4:Network topology

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU3 & IU4 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 4: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU5 & IU 6

  • IU5: Network protocols
  • IU6: Network Devices

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU5  & IU6 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 5: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment 1 related to IU9 & IU10:

  • IU7: Networking Software
  • IU8: Network servers and workstations

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU7 & IU8 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 6: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment 1 related to IU11 & IU12

  • IU9: Network Design: Bandwidth and Users
  • IU10: Network Design : Networking services and Applications

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU9 & IU10(off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 7: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU11 & IU12

  • IU11: Network Design : Networking Communications
  • IU12: Network Design : Scalability and selection of components 

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU11 & IU12(off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 8: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment 1 related to IU15 & IU16

  • IU13: Installing networking Devices
  • IU14 :Verification of configuration and connectivity

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU13 & IU14 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 9: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment 1 related to IU15 & IU16

  • IU15:Network System Monitoring 
  • IU16 :Network Maintenance Schedule
  • IU17: Diagnosing and Resolving Network issues

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU15 - IU17(off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 10: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 1and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 2  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student will be given a project brief  which comprises few tasks .
  • Student should complete the tasks up to the milestone 1 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 11: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 2 and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 3  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student should complete the task up to the milestone 2 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 12: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 3 and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 3  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student should complete the task up to the milestone 3 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 13: Summative Assessment (30 mins)

Assessor will review and provide feedback

During session: The Student should summarise the project output and answer questions posed by the Assessor

Module Name

BTEC Unit : Networking

Competency Unit

H/615/1619 : Networking

By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner should be able to achieve the following learning outcomes:

  • LO1. Examine networking principles and their protocols.
  • LO2. Explain networking devices and operations.
  • LO3. Design efficient networked systems.
  • LO4. Implement and diagnose networked systems.

By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner will be assessed on the following:

  • P1 Discuss the benefits and constraints of different network types and standards.
  • P2 Explain the impact of network topology, communication and bandwidth requirements.
  • M1 Compare common networking principles and how protocols enable the effectiveness of networked systems.
  • P3 Discuss the operating principles of networking devices and server types.
  • P4 Discuss the interdependence of workstation hardware with relevant networking software.
  • M2 Explore a range of server types and justify the selection of a server, considering a given scenario regarding cost and performance optimisation
  • P5 Design a networked system to meet a given specification.
  • P6 Test and evaluate the design to meet the requirements and analyse user feedback.
  • M3 Install and configure network services and applications on your choice
  • P7 Implement a networked system based on a prepared design.
  • P8 Document and analyse test results against expected results.
  • M4 Recommend potential enhancements for the networked systems.

BPP - BTEC Unit : Professional Practice

Outline
Schedule
Module Name

BTEC Unit : Professional Practice

Session Outline Activities

Session 1 : Orientation & Lecture - Live (3 Hours)

The student has to attend a Live Orientation Session conducted at LA campus or go through a recording of the Orientation Session.

After the Orientation, the Lecturer will introduce the module by conducting the lectures on:

  • IU1: Interpersonal and communication skills for working professionals
  • IU2 : Effective Communication

Before session: The Students will engage in E- Learning to learn IU1, IU2 

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 2: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment 1 related to IU1 & IU 2.

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Session 3: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU3 & 4

  • IU3:Interpersonal Skills
  • IU4:Time management skills

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU 3 & IU 4 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 4: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU 5 & IU6:

  • IU 5:Problem Solving : Introduction and examples
  • IU 6:Problem Solving : Specification of the problem

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU5 & IU6 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 5: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment 1 related to IU7 & IU 8

  • IU7: Problem Solving - Identification of the outcomes
  • IU8: Problem Solving - Methods and Tools
  • IU8: 

 Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU7 & IU8 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 6: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU9 & IU10:

  • IU9 : Problem Solving - Planning and Implementing
  • IU10: Problem Solving - Evaluation

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU9 & IU10 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 7: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU11 & IU12

  • IU11: Working with others
  • IU12: Teams and Team Building

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU11 & IU12(off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 8: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU13 & IU14

  • IU13: Continuous Professional Development - An overview
  • IU14: CPD: Responsibilities of working professional
  • IU15: CPD: Performance Objectives

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU13 & IU14(off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 9: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment 1 related to IU15 & IU16

  • IU16: CPD: Evidence Criteria for performance
  • IU17: CPD: Motivation and performance
  • IU18: CPD: Development Plan

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU15 & IU16 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 10: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 1and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 2  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student will be given a project brief  which comprises few tasks .
  • Student should complete the tasks up to the milestone 1 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 11: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 2 and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 3  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student should complete the task up to the milestone 2 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 12: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 3 and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 3  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student should complete the task up to the milestone 3 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 13: Summative Assessment (30 mins)

Assessor will review and provide feedback

During session: The Student should summarise the project output and answer questions posed by the Assessor

Module Name

BTEC Unit : Professional Practice

Competency Unit

Y/615/1620 : Professional Practice

By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner should be able to achieve the following learning outcomes:

  • LO1 Demonstrate a range of interpersonal and transferable communication skills to a target audience.
  • LO2 Apply critical reasoning and thinking to a range of problem-solving scenarios.
  • LO3 Discuss the importance and dynamics of working within a team and the impact of team working in different environments.
  • LO4 Examine the need for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and its role within the workplace and for higher level learning.

By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner will be assessed on the following:

  • P1 Demonstrate, using different communication styles and formats, that you can effectively design and deliver a training event for a given target audience.
  • P2 Demonstrate that you have used effective time management skills in planning an event.
  • M1 Design a professional schedule to support the planning of an event, to include contingencies and justifications of time allocated.
  • P3 Demonstrate the use of different problem-solving techniques in the design and delivery of an event.
  • P4 Demonstrate that critical reasoning has been applied to a given solution.
  • M2 Research the use of different problem-solving techniques used in the design and delivery of an event.
  • By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner will be assessed on the following:
  • P5 Discuss the importance of team dynamics in the success and/or failure of group work.
  • P6 Work within a team to achieve a defined goal.
  • M4 Analyse team dynamics, in terms of the roles group members play in a team and the effectiveness in terms of achieving shared goals.
  • P7 Discuss the importance of CPD and its contribution to own learning.
  • P8 Produce a development plan that outlines responsibilities, performance objectives and required skills, knowledge and learning for own future goals.
  • M5 Compare and contrast different motivational theories and the impact they can have on performance within the workplace.
  • M3 Justify the use and application of a range of solution methodologies.

DDD - BTEC Unit : Database Design & Development

Outline
Schedule
Module Name

BTEC Unit : Database Design & Development

Session Outline Activities

Session 1 : Orientation & Lecture - Live (3 Hours)

The student has to attend a Live Orientation Session conducted at LA campus or go through a recording of the Orientation Session.

After the Orientation, the Lecturer will introduce the module by conducting the lectures on:

  • IU1: Introduction to Algorithms
  • IU2 : Processing Code

Before session: The Students will engage in E- Learning to learn IU1, IU2 

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 2: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU1 & IU 2.

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Session 3: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU3 & 4

  • IU3:Procedural Programming - An overview.
  • IU4:Object oriented programming - An overview

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU 3 & IU 4 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 4: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU 5 & IU6:

  • IU 5:Event Driven Programming - An Overview.
  • IU 6: Introduction to C# programming

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU5 & IU6 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 5: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU7 & IU 8

  • IU7:Using visual Studio Express IDE
  • IU8: C# Programming .

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU7 & IU8 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 6: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU9 & IU10:

  • IU9: C# Programming : Working with WHILE iterations and Data types
  • IU10: C# Programming : Classes and Methods

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU9 & IU10 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 7: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU11 & IU12

  • IU11: C# Programming - Namespacers and modifiers
  • IU12: C# Programming - Decision statements and Handling exceptions

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU11 & IU12(off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 8: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment 1 related to IU13 & IU14

  • IU13: C# Programming - Collections and Event - Driven programming
  • IU14: C# Programming - Implement an Algorithm

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU13 & IU14(off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session Description

Session Description

Session Description

Session Description

Session Description

Module Name

BTEC Unit : Database Design & Development

Competency Unit

H/615/1622 : Database Design & Development

By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner should be able to achieve the following learning outcomes:

  • LO1. Use an appropriate design tool to design a relational database system for a substantial problem.
  • LO2. Develop a fully functional relational database system, based on an existing system design.
  • LO3. Test the system against user and system requirements.
  • LO4. Produce technical and user documentation

By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner will be assessed on the following:

  • P1 Design a relational database system using appropriate design tools and techniques, containing at least four interrelated tables, with clear statements of user and system requirements.
  • M1 Produce a comprehensive design for a fully functional system which includes interface and output designs, data validations and data normalisation.
  • P2 Develop the database system with evidence of user interface, output and data validations, and querying across multiple tables.
  • P3 Implement a query language into the relational database system.
  • M2 Implement a fully functional database system which includes system security and database maintenance.
  • M3 Assess whether meaningful data has been extracted through the use of query tools to produce appropriate management information.
  • P4 Test the system against user and system requirements.
  • M4 Assess the effectiveness of the testing, including an explanation of the choice of test data used.
  • P5 Produce technical and user documentation.
  • M5 Produce technical and user documentation for a fully functional system, including diagrams showing movement of data through the system, and flowcharts describing how the system works.

SEC - BTEC Unit : Security

Outline
Schedule
Module Name

BTEC Unit : Security

Session Outline Activities

Session 1 : Orientation & Lecture - Live (3 Hours)

The student has to attend a Live Orientation Session conducted at LA campus or go through a recording of the Orientation Session.

After the Orientation, the Lecturer will introduce the module by conducting the lectures on:

  • IU1: IT Security Risks
  • IU2 : Organisational Security - An Overview

Before session: The Students will engage in E- Learning to learn IU1, IU2 

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 2: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU1 & IU 2.

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Session 3: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU3 & 4

  • IU3: Evaluating IT Security Solutions
  • IU4: Network security infrastructure

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU 3 & IU 4 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 4: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU 5 & IU6:

  • IU 5: Network Performance
  • IU 6: Data security

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU5 & IU6 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 5: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU7 & IU 8

  • IU7: Security Data centers
  • IU8: Vulnerabilty

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU7 & IU8 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 6: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU9 & IU10:

  • IU9: Enterprise risk management
  • IU10: Company Regulations for Security
  • IU11: Manage organizational security

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU9 - IU11 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 7: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 1and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 2  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student will be given a project brief  which comprises few tasks .
  • Student should complete the tasks up to the milestone 1 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 8: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 2 and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 3  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student should complete the task up to the milestone 2 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 9: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 3 and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 3  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student should complete the task up to the milestone 3 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 10: Summative Assessment (30 mins)

Assessor will review and provide feedback

During session: The Student should summarise the project output and answer questions posed by the Assessor

Module Name

BTEC Unit : Security

Competency Unit

K/615/1623 : Security

 By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner should be able to achieve the following learning outcomes:

  • LO1 Assess risks to IT security.
  • LO2 Describe IT security solutions.
  • LO3 Review mechanisms to control organisational IT security.
  • LO4 Manage organisational security.

By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner will be assessed on the following:

       Pass Requirements:

  • P1 Identify types of security risks to organisations.
  • P2 Describe organisational security procedures.
  • P3 Identify the potential impact to IT security of incorrect configuration of firewall policies and thirdparty VPNs.
  • P4 Show, using an example for each, how implementing a DMZ, static IP and NAT in a network can improve Network Security.
  • P5 Discuss risk assessment procedures.
  • P6 Explain data protection processes and regulations as applicable to an organisation.
  • P7 Design and implement a security policy for an organisation.
  • P8 List the main components of an organisational disaster recovery plan, justifying the reasons for inclusion.                                                                                                                                                                               Merit Requirements:
  • M1 Propose a method to assess and treat IT security risks.
  • M2 Discuss three benefits to implement network monitoring systems with supporting reasons.
  • M3 Summarise the ISO 31000 risk management methodology and its application in IT security.
  • M4 Discuss possible impacts to organisational security resulting from an IT security audit.
  • M5 Discuss the roles of stakeholders in the organisation to implement security audit recommendations.

MSCP - BTEC Unit : Managing a Successful Computing Project

Outline
Schedule
Module Name

BTEC Unit : Managing a Successful Computing Project

Session Outline Activities

Session 1 : Orientation & Lecture - Live (3 Hours)

The student has to attend a Live Orientation Session conducted at LA campus or go through a recording of the Orientation Session.

After the Orientation, the Lecturer will introduce the module by conducting the lectures on:

  • IU1: IT project Management
  • IU2 : Project initiation and planning

Before session: The Students will engage in E- Learning to learn IU1, IU2 

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 2: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment 1 related to IU1 & IU 2.

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Session 3: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU3 & 4

  • IU3: Work breakdown structure - An overview.
  • IU4: Bar and Gantt Charts

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU 3 & IU 4 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 4: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU 5 & IU6:

  • IU 5: Project Execution
  • IU 6:Quantitative and Qualitative Research methods

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU5 & IU6 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 5: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU7 & IU 8

  • IU7: Field work
  • IU8: Sampling Approaches

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU7 & IU8 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 6: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU9 & IU10:

  • IU9: Data Collection - Tools and Techniques
  • IU10: Data Analysis Techniques

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU9 & IU10 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 7: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU11 & IU12

  • IU11: Communicating Project Outcomes
  • IU12: Reflection for learning and practice

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU11 & IU12(off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 8: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU13 & IU14

  • IU13: Reflection in Action and Reflection on Action
  • IU14: Reflective Writing
  • IU15:Acheiving specific and actionable outcomes in computing projects

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU13 - IU15(off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 9: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 1and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 2  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student will be given a project brief  which comprises few tasks .
  • Student should complete the tasks up to the milestone 1 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 10: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 2 and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 3  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student should complete the task up to the milestone 2 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 11: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 3 and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 3  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student should complete the task up to the milestone 3 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 12: Summative Assessment (30 mins)

Assessor will review and provide feedback

During session: The Student should summarise the project output and answer questions posed by the Assessor

Module Name

BTEC Unit : Managing a Successful Computing Project

Competency Unit

T/615/1625 : Managing a Successful Computing Project

By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner should be able to achieve the following learning outcomes:

  • LO1 Establish project aims, objectives and timeframes based on the chosen theme.
  • LO2 Conduct small-scale research, information gathering and data collection to generate knowledge to support the project.
  • LO3 Present the project and communicate appropriate recommendations based on meaningful conclusions drawn from the evidence findings and/or analysis.
  • LO4 Reflect on the value gained from conducting the project and its usefulness to support sustainable organisational performance.

By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner will be assessed on the following:

  • P1 Devise project aims and objectives for a chosen scenario.
  • P2 Produce a project management plan that covers aspects of cost, scope, time, quality, communication, risk and resources.
  • P3 Produce a work breakdown structure and a Gantt Chart to provide timeframes and stages for completion.
  • M1 Produce a comprehensive project management plan,  milestone schedule and project schedule for monitoring and completing the aims and objectives of the project.
  • P4 Carry out small-scale research by applying qualitative and quantitative research methods appropriate for meeting project aims and objectives.
  • M2 Evaluate the accuracy and reliability of different research methods applied.
  • P5 Analyse research and data using appropriate tools and techniques.
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  • P6 Communicate appropriate recommendations as a result of research and data analysis to draw valid and meaningful conclusions.
  • M3 Evaluate the selection of appropriate tools and techniques for accuracy and authenticity to support and justify recommendations.
  • P7 Reflect on the value of undertaking the research to meet stated objectives and own learning and performance.
  • M4 Evaluate the value of the project management process and use of quality research to meet stated objectives and support own learning and performance.dations.
     

SDL - BTEC Unit : Software Development Lifecycles

Outline
Schedule
Module Name

BTEC Unit : Software Development Lifecycles

Session Outline Activities

Session 1 : Orientation & Lecture - Live (3 Hours)

The student has to attend a Live Orientation Session conducted at LA campus or go through a recording of the Orientation Session.

After the Orientation, the Lecturer will introduce the module by conducting the lectures on:

  • IU1: Introduction to SDLC
  • IU2 : SDLC models

Before session: The Students will engage in E- Learning to learn IU1, IU2 

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 2: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU1 & IU 2.

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Session 3: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU3 & 4

  • IU3: SDLC Stages
  • IU4: Testing and integration in SDLC

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU 3 & IU 4 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 4: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU 5 & IU6:

  • IU 5: Feasibility study of software Application
  • IU 6: Requirement gathering Techniques

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU5 & IU6 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 5: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU7 & IU 8

  • IU7: Feasibility criteria
  • IU8: Components

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU7 & IU8 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 6: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU9 & IU10:

  • IU9: Requirement types and proritization
  • IU10: SDLC execution - An overview

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU9 & IU10 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 7: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU11 & IU12

  • IU11: Identifying Requirements
  • IU12: Constraints in SDLC

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU11 & IU12(off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 8: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU13 & IU14

  • IU13: SDLC Report Documentation
  • IU14: Systems Analysis : Terminology and Tools

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU13 & IU14(off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 9: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU15 & IU16

  • IU15: System Analysis - Investigation
  • IU16: System Analysis - Techniques
  • IU17: Software Design Techniques and Comparison

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU15 & IU16 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 10: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 1and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 2  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student will be given a project brief  which comprises few tasks .
  • Student should complete the tasks up to the milestone 1 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 11: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 2 and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 3  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student should complete the task up to the milestone 2 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 12: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 3 and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 3  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student should complete the task up to the milestone 3 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 13: Summative Assessment (30 mins)

Assessor will review and provide feedback

During session: The Student should summarise the project output and answer questions posed by the Assessor

Module Name

BTEC Unit : Software Development Lifecycles

Competency Unit

J/615/1631 : Software Development Lifecycles

By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner should be able to achieve the following learning outcomes:

  • LO1 Describe different software development lifecycles.
  • LO2 Explain the importance of a feasibility study.
  • LO3 Undertake a software development lifecycle.
  • LO4 Discuss the suitability of software behavioural design techniques.

By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner will be assessed on the following:

  • P1 Describe two iterative and two sequential software lifecycle models.
  • P2 Explain how risk is managed in the Spiral lifecycle model.
  • M1 Describe, with an example, why a particular lifecycle model is selected for a development environment.
  • P3 Explain the purpose of a feasibility report.
  • P4 Describe how technical solutions can be compared.
  • M2 Discuss the components of a feasibility report.
  • P5 Undertake a software investigation to meet a business need.
  • P6 Use appropriate software analysis tools/techniques to carry out a software investigation and create supporting documentation.
  • M3 Analyse how software requirements can be traced throughout the software lifecycle.
  • M4 Discuss two approaches to improving software quality.
  • P7 Explain how user and software requirements have been addressed.
  • M5 Suggest two software behavioural specification methods and illustrate their use with an example.
  • M6 Differentiate between a finite state machine (FSM) and an extended-FSM, providing an application for both.

WDD - BTEC Unit : Website Design and Development

Outline
Schedule
Module Name

BTEC Unit : Website Design and Development

Session Outline Activities

Session 1 : Orientation & Lecture - Live (3 Hours)

The student has to attend a Live Orientation Session conducted at LA campus or go through a recording of the Orientation Session.

After the Orientation, the Lecturer will introduce the module by conducting the lectures on:

  • IU1: Introduction to websites
  • IU2 : Website Hosting

Before session: The Students will engage in E- Learning to learn IU1, IU2 

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 2: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU1 & IU 2.

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Session 3: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU3 & 4

  • IU3: Website management
  • IU4: Server Technologies

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU 3 & IU 4 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 4: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU 5 & IU6:

  • IU 5: Website technologies
  • IU 6: Website development Tools

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU5 & IU6 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 5: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU7 & IU 8

  • IU7: Gathering and Defining website requirements
  • IU8: Website requirements :Client Vs User

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU7 & IU8 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 6: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU9 & IU10:

  • IU9: Designing Website UI based on Audience & purpose
  • IU10 : Website Accessability Standards and Guidelines

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU9 & IU10 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 7: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU11 & IU12

  • IU11: creating and Managing website Content
  • IU12: Testing a Multi - page website : An overview

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU11 & IU12(off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 8: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU13 & IU14

  • IU13: Factors influencing website performance
  • IU14:  Website performance : Impact of User interface

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU13 & IU14(off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 9: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU15 & IU16

  • IU15: Website performance : Impact of SEO and indexing
  • IU16: Website Performance : Impact of W3C Validation
  • IU17: Website Testing process

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU15 & IU16 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 10: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 1and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 2  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student will be given a project brief  which comprises few tasks .
  • Student should complete the tasks up to the milestone 1 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 11: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 2 and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 3  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student should complete the task up to the milestone 2 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 12: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 3 and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 3  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student should complete the task up to the milestone 3 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 13: Summative Assessment (30 mins)

Assessor will review and provide feedback

During session: The Student should summarise the project output and answer questions posed by the Assessor

Module Name

BTEC Unit : Website Design and Development

Competency Unit

R/615/1633 : Website Design & Development

By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner should be able to achieve the following learning outcomes:

  • LO1 Explain server technologies and management services associated with hosting and managing websites.
  • LO2 Categorise website technologies, tools and software used to develop websites.
  • LO3 Utilise website technologies, tools and techniques with good design principles to create a multipage website.
  • LO4 Create and use a Test Plan to review the performance and design of a multipage website.

By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner will be assessed on the following:

  • P1 Identify the purpose and types of DNS, including explanations on how domain names are organised and managed.
  • P2 Explain the purpose and relationships between communication protocols, server hardware, operating systems and web server software with regards to designing, publishing and accessing a website.
  • M1 Evaluate the impact of common web development technologies and frameworks with regards to website design, functionality and management.
  • M2 Review the influence of search engines on website performance and provide evidence-based support for improving a site’s index value and rank through search engine optimisation.
  • P3 Discuss the capabilities and relationships between front-end and back-end website technologies and explain how these relate to presentation and application layers.
  • P4 Discuss the differences between online website creation tools and custom built sites with regards to design flexibility, performance, functionality, User, Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI).
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  • M3 Evaluate a range of tools and techniques available to design and develop a custom built website.
  • P5 Create a design document for a branded, multipage website supported with medium fidelity wireframes and a full set of client and user requirements.
  • P6 Use your design document with appropriate principles, standards and guidelines to produce a branded, multipage website supported with realistic content.
  • M4 Compare and contrast the multipage website created to the design document.
  • P7 Create a suitable Test Plan identifying key performance areas and use it to review the functionality and performance of your website.
  • M5 Evaluate the Quality Assurance (QA) process and review how it was implemented during your design and development stages..
     

CRP - BTEC Unit : Computing Research Project (Pearson-set)

Outline
Schedule
Module Name

BTEC Unit : Computing Research Project (Pearson-set)

Session Outline Activities

Session 1 : Orientation & Lecture - Live (3 Hours)

The student has to attend a Live Orientation Session conducted at LA campus or go through a recording of the Orientation Session.

After the Orientation, the Lecturer will introduce the module by conducting the lectures on:

  • IU1: Introduction to research methodologies
  • IU2 : Developing a research proposition

Before session: The Students will engage in E- Learning to learn IU1, IU2 

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 2: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU1 & IU 2.

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Session 3: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU3 & 4

  • IU3: Saunder's research propoistion
  • IU4: Conceptualization of research

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU 3 & IU 4 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 4: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU 5 & IU6:

  • IU 5: Qualitative reasearch
  • IU 6: Quantitative Research

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU5 & IU6 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 5: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU7 & IU 8

  • IU7: Mixed Method research
  • IU8: Stakeholders of a research project

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU7 & IU8 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 6: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU9 & IU10:

  • IU9: Communication research outcomes
  • IU10 :Convincing Arguments for reasearch outcomes

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU9 & IU10 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 7: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU11 & IU12

  • IU11: Reflection for learning and Practice
  • IU12: cycle of reflection
  • IU13 : Reflective writing

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU11 - IU13(off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 8: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 1and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 2  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student will be given a project brief  which comprises few tasks .
  • Student should complete the tasks up to the milestone 1 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 9: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 2 and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 3  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student should complete the task up to the milestone 2 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 10: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 3 and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 3  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student should complete the task up to the milestone 3 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 11: Summative Assessment (30 mins)

Assessor will review and provide feedback

During session: The Student should summarise the project output and answer questions posed by the Assessor

Module Name

BTEC Unit : Computing Research Project (Pearson-set)

Competency Unit

T/615/1639 : Computing Research Project

By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner should be able to achieve the following learning outcomes:

  • LO1 Examine appropriate research methodologies and approaches as part of the research process.
  • LO2 Conduct and analyse research relevant to a computing research project.
  • LO3 Communicate the outcomes of a research project to identified stakeholders.
  • LO4 Reflect on the application of research methodologies and concepts.

By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner will be assessed on the following:

  • P1 Produce a research proposal that clearly defines a research question or hypothesis supported by a literature review.
  • P2 Examine appropriate research methods and  approaches to primary and secondary research.
  • M1 Evaluate different research approaches and methodology and make justifications for the choice of methods selected based on philosophical/theoretical
  • frameworks.
  • P3 Conduct primary and secondary research using appropriate methods for a business research project that consider costs, access and ethical issues.
  • P4 Apply appropriate analytical tools, analyse research findings and data.
  • M2 Discuss merits, limitations and pitfalls of approaches to data collection and analysis.
  • P5 Communicate research outcomes in an appropriate manner for the intended audience.
  • M3 Coherently and logically communicate outcomes to the intended audience demonstrating how outcomes meet set research objectives.
  • P6 Reflect on the effectiveness of research methods applied for meeting objectives of the business research project.
  • P7 Consider alternative research methodologies and lessons learnt in view of the outcomes.
  • M4 Provide critical reflection and insight that results in recommended actions for improvements and future research considerations.

BI - BTEC Unit: Business Intelligence

Outline
Schedule
Module Name

BTEC Unit: Business Intelligence

Session Outline Activities

Session 1 : Orientation & Lecture - Live (3 Hours)

The student has to attend a Live Orientation Session conducted at LA campus or go through a recording of the Orientation Session.

After the Orientation, the Lecturer will introduce the module by conducting the lectures on:

  • IU1: Business Intelligence for Decision Making
  • IU2 : BI and Business process model

Before session: The Students will engage in E- Learning to learn IU1, IU2 

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 2: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU1 & IU 2.

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Session 3: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU3 & 4

  • IU3: Mechanisms to Support Decision Making
  • IU4: Business processes of an enterprise

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU 3 & IU 4 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 4: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU 5 & IU6:

  • IU 5: BI for Operational , tactical and strategic Business Decisions 
  • IU 6: Bi functionality

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU5 & IU6 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 5: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU7 & IU 8

  • IU7: Systems and Technologies - Operational , Tactical, startegic
  • IU8: BI tools and techniques - An overview

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU7 & IU8 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 6: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU9 & IU10:

  • IU9: Descriptive and predictive Analysis
  • IU10: Data mining techniques

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU9 & IU10 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 7: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU11 & IU12

  • IU11: Designing an Advanced Problem - Solving tool
  • IU12: Designing an Advanced Decision making Tool

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU11 & IU12(off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 8: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU13 & IU14

  • IU13: BI & cybersecurity
  • IU14: Evaluating BI Solutions

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU13 & IU14(off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 9: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 1and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 2  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student will be given a project brief  which comprises few tasks .
  • Student should complete the tasks up to the milestone 1 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 10: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 2 and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 3  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student should complete the task up to the milestone 2 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 11: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 3 and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 3  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student should complete the task up to the milestone 3 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 12: Summative Assessment (30 mins)

Assessor will review and provide feedback

During session: The Student should summarise the project output and answer questions posed by the Assessor

Module Name

BTEC Unit: Business Intelligence

Competency Unit

M/615/1641 : Business Intelligence

By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner should be able to achieve the following learning outcomes:

  • LO1 Discuss business processes and the mechanisms used to support business decision-making.
  • LO2 Compare the tools and technologies associated with business intelligence functionality.
  • LO3 Demonstrate the use of business intelligence tools and technologies.
  • LO4 Discuss the impact of business intelligence tools and technologies for effective decision-making purposes and the legal/regulatory context in which they are used.

By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner will be assessed on the following:

  • P1 Examine, using examples, the terms ‘Business Process’ and ‘Supporting Processes’.
  • M1 Differentiate between unstructured and semistructured data within an organisation.
  • P2 Compare the types of support available for business decision-making at varying levels within an organisation.
  • M2 Justify, with specific examples, the key features of business intelligence functionality.
  • P3 Determine, with examples, what business intelligence is and the tools and techniques associated with it.
  • P4 Design a business intelligence tool, application or interface that can perform a specific task to support problem-solving or decision-making at an advanced level.
  • M3 Customise the design to ensure that it is userfriendly and has a functional interface.
  • P5 Discuss how business intelligence tools can contribute to effective decision-making.
  • P6 Explore the legal issues involved in the secure exploitation of business intelligence tools.
  • M4 Conduct research to identify specific examples of organisations that have used business intelligence tools to enhance or improve operations.

DMS - BTEC Unit : Database Management Systems

Outline
Schedule
Module Name

BTEC Unit : Database Management Systems

Session Outline Activities

Session 1 : Orientation & Lecture - Live (3 Hours)

The student has to attend a Live Orientation Session conducted at LA campus or go through a recording of the Orientation Session.

After the Orientation, the Lecturer will introduce the module by conducting the lectures on:

  • IU1: Introduction to Database management System
  • IU2 : Data models

Before session: The Students will engage in E- Learning to learn IU1, IU2 

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 2: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU1 & IU 2.

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Session 3: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU3 & 4

  • IU3: Relational Data Structures
  • IU4: Contraints

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU 3 & IU 4 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 4: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU 5 & IU6:

  • IU 5: Normalization
  • IU 6: Modelling Languages

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU5 & IU6 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 5: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU7 & IU 8

  • IU7: Transaction and currency
  • IU8: Various Database Management System

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU7 & IU8 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 6: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU9 & IU10:

  • IU9: Design a DBMS system
  • IU10 : Application design using a DBMS system

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU9 & IU10 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 7: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU11 & IU12

  • IU11: Develop a DBMS system
  • IU12: Designing an Advanced Decision Making tool
     

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU11 & IU12(off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 8: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU13 & IU14

  • IU13: Testing and optimyzing a DBMS System 
  • IU14:  Database Administration Tools

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU13 & IU14(off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 9: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 1and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 2  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student will be given a project brief  which comprises few tasks .
  • Student should complete the tasks up to the milestone 1 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 10: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 2 and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 3  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student should complete the task up to the milestone 2 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 11: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 3 and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 3  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student should complete the task up to the milestone 3 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 12: Summative Assessment (30 mins)

Assessor will review and provide feedback

During session: The Student should summarise the project output and answer questions posed by the Assessor

Module Name

BTEC Unit : Database Management Systems

Competency Unit

Y/615/1682 : Database Management Systems

By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner should be able to achieve the following learning outcomes:

  • LO1. Analyse different types of database management systems.
  • LO2. Design a database management system using a relational model to meet client requirements.
  • LO3. Develop a database management system using a suitable platform.
  • LO4. Demonstrate the system administration and management tools available on the chosen platform

By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner will be assessed on the following:

  • P1 Compare and contrast the different types of database models.
  • M1 Assess how relational database models and the process of normalisation can provide reliable and efficient data structures.
  • P2 Produce a design for a relational database management system to meet client requirements.
  • M2 Analyse how the design will optimise system performance.
  • P3 Develop a fully functional system which meets client and system requirements, using an open source language (with an application software e.g. MySQL with front end Microsoft Access).
  • P4 Test the system for functionality and performance.
  • M3 Implement effective features in the solution to handle concurrency, security, user authorisations and data recovery.
  • P5 Demonstrate the tools available in the system to monitor and optimise system performance, and examine the audit logs.
  • P6 Demonstrate the tools available in the system to manage security and authorisations.
  • M4 Assess the effectiveness of the system administration and management tools available on the platform identifying any shortcomings of the tools.

 

CSCS - BTEC Unit : Client/Server Computing Systems

Outline
Schedule
Module Name

BTEC Unit : Client/Server Computing Systems

Session Outline Activities

Session 1 : Orientation & Lecture - Live (3 Hours)

The student has to attend a Live Orientation Session conducted at LA campus or go through a recording of the Orientation Session.

After the Orientation, the Lecturer will introduce the module by conducting the lectures on:

  • IU1: Introduction to Client/server Computing system
  • IU2 :OSI and TCP/IP Basics

Before session: The Students will engage in E- Learning to learn IU1, IU2 

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 2: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU1 & IU 2.

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Session 3: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU3 & 4

  • IU3: Concepts and functions of Socket Interface
  • IU4: Email Systems

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU 3 & IU 4 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 4: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU 5 & IU6:

  • IU 5: File transfer and Access
  • IU 6: Various Database Management System

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU5 & IU6 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 5: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU7 & IU 8

  • IU7: World Wide Web
  • IU8: Network Management

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU7 & IU8 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 6: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU9 & IU10:

  • IU9: Introduction to wireshark
  • IU10: Introduction to Linux

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU9 & IU10 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 7: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU11 & IU12

  • IU11: Socket programming in Linux
  • IU12: Simple UDP Client / server Program

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU11 & IU12(off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 8: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU13 & IU14

  • IU13: Simple TCP client / server Program
  • IU14: Application programming

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU13 & IU14(off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 9: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 1and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 2  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student will be given a project brief  which comprises few tasks .
  • Student should complete the tasks up to the milestone 1 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 10: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 2 and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 3  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student should complete the task up to the milestone 2 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 11: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 3 and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 3  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student should complete the task up to the milestone 3 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 12: Summative Assessment (30 mins)

Assessor will review and provide feedback

During session: The Student should summarise the project output and answer questions posed by the Assessor

Module Name

BTEC Unit : Client/Server Computing Systems

Competency Unit

L/615/1680 : Client/Server Computing Systems

By the end of this module, the Learner should be able to gain the following knowledge:

  • Knowledge to explore the concepts of servers, clients, and processes and the differences between PPID and PID.
  • Knowledge to analyse the communication processes between clients and servers in different application protocols with records captured from the internet.
  • Knolwedge to create a client/server model in a Linux system with User Datagram Protocol (UDP), Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and Application Layer protocols.

By the end of this module, the Learner should be able to apply the following skills:

  • Be able to enable communication processes between servers and clients.
  • Be able to compare parent process and child process, PID and PPID.
  • Be able to recognise parent process and child process in a communication record (such as the records obtained by Wireshark) between servers and clients.
  • Skills to examine the concepts and functions of several Application Layer protocols.
  • Skills to operate Wireshark software, and recognise the different windows in the Wireshark interface.
  • Skills to Illustrate the communication processes of Application Layer protocols based on the client/server system.
  • Skills to create a UDP system in Linux.
  • Skills to create a TCP system in Linux.

AP - BTEC Unit : Advanced Programming

Outline
Schedule
Module Name

BTEC Unit : Advanced Programming

Session Outline Activities

Session 1 : Orientation & Lecture - Live (3 Hours)

The student has to attend a Live Orientation Session conducted at LA campus or go through a recording of the Orientation Session.

After the Orientation, the Lecturer will introduce the module by conducting the lectures on:

  • IU1: Object oriented programming concepts
  • IU2 : Object oriented Class relationships

Before session: The Students will engage in E- Learning to learn IU1, IU2 

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 2: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU1 & IU 2.

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Session 3: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU3 & 4

  • IU3: UML class Diagrams
  • IU4: UML Tools

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU 3 & IU 4 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 4: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU 5 & IU6:

  • IU 5: Devlop a class Diagram
  • IU 6: Design Pattern Concepts

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU5 & IU6 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 5: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU7 & IU 8

  • IU7: Introduction to Java
  • IU8: Introduction to JAVA IDEs

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU7 & IU8 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 6: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU9 & IU10:

  • IU9: Design Patterns in JAVA
  • IU10 : Using JAVA to implement Design Patterns

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU9 & IU10 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 7: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU11 & IU12

  • IU11: Design Patterns - creational , structural and Behavioural pattern types
  • IU12: design Pattern Scenarios - Examples

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU11 & IU12(off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 8: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 1and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 2  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student will be given a project brief  which comprises few tasks .
  • Student should complete the tasks up to the milestone 1 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 9: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 2 and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 3  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student should complete the task up to the milestone 2 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 10: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 3 and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 3  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student should complete the task up to the milestone 3 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 11: Summative Assessment (30 mins)

Assessor will review and provide feedback

During session: The Student should summarise the project output and answer questions posed by the Assessor

Module Name

BTEC Unit : Advanced Programming

Competency Unit

Y/615/1651 : Advanced Programming

By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner should be able to achieve the following learning outcomes:

  • LO1. Examine the key components related to the object-orientated programming paradigm, analysing design pattern types.
  • LO2. Design a series of UML class diagrams.
  • LO3. Implement code applying design patterns.
  • LO4 Investigate scenarios with respect to design patterns.

By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner will be assessed on the following:

  • P1 Examine the characteristics of the object-orientated paradigm as well as the various class relationships.
  • M1 Determine a design pattern from each of the creational, structural and behavioural pattern types.
  • P2 Design and build class diagrams using a UML tool.
  • M2 Define class diagrams for specific design patterns using a UML tool.
  • P3 Build an application derived from UML class diagrams.
  • M3 Develop code that implements a design pattern for a given purpose.
  • P4 Discuss a range of design patterns with relevant examples of creational, structural and behavioural pattern types.
  • M4 Reconcile the most appropriate design pattern from a range with a series of given scenarios.

AD - BTEC Unit : Application Development

Outline
Schedule
Module Name

BTEC Unit : Application Development

Session Outline Activities

Session 1 : Orientation & Lecture - Live (3 Hours)

The student has to attend a Live Orientation Session conducted at LA campus or go through a recording of the Orientation Session.

After the Orientation, the Lecturer will introduce the module by conducting the lectures on:

  • IU1: Introduction to Application development process
  • IU2 :Phase 1 - Analysis

Before session: The Students will engage in E- Learning to learn IU1, IU2 

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 2: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU1 & IU 2.

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Session 3: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU3 & 4

  • IU3: Phase 2 - Application Design
  • IU4: Software Design Methodologies and tools for JAVA

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU 3 & IU 4 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 4: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU 5 & IU6:

  • IU 5: Development Methodology and Tools for JAVA
  • IU 6: Phase 3: Application Development

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU5 & IU6 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 5: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU7 & IU 8

  • IU7: Develop a JAVA web Application - Part 1
  • IU8: Develop a JAVA web Application - Part 2

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU7 & IU8 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 6: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU9 & IU10:

  • IU9: Develop a JAVA web Application - Part 3
  • IU10 : Develop Support Docimentation

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU9 & IU10 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 7: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU11 & IU12

  • IU11: Phase 4: Application testing
  • IU12: Phase 5: Application Maintenance and Support

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU11 & IU12(off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 8: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 1and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 2  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student will be given a project brief  which comprises few tasks .
  • Student should complete the tasks up to the milestone 1 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 9: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 2 and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 3  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student should complete the task up to the milestone 2 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 10: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 3 and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 3  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student should complete the task up to the milestone 3 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 11: Summative Assessment (30 mins)

Assessor will review and provide feedback

During session: The Student should summarise the project output and answer questions posed by the Assessor

Module Name

BTEC Unit : Application Development

Competency Unit

H/615/1670 : Application Development

By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner should be able to achieve the following learning outcomes:

  • LO1. Produce a Software Design Document by analysing a business-related problem and deduce an appropriate solution including a set of initial requirements.
  • LO2. Use design and development methodologies with tools and techniques associated with the creation of a business application.
  • LO3. Work individually and as part of a team to plan and produce a functional business application with support documentation.
  • LO4. Evaluate the performance of a business application against its Software Design Document and initial requirements.

By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner will be assessed on the following:

  • P1 Explore a business-related problem and produce a well-defined Problem Definition Statement supported by a set of user and system requirements.
  • P2 Determine any areas of risk related to the successful completion of your application.
  • M1 Analyse a business-related problem using appropriate methods and produce a well-structured Software Design Document that defines a proposed solution and includes relevant details on requirements, system analysis, system design, coding, testing and implementation.
  • P3 Research the use of software development tools and techniques and identify any that have been selected for the development of this application.
  • M2 Compare the differences between the various software development tools and techniques researched and justify your preferred selection as well as your preferred software development methodology
  • P4 Create a formal presentation that effectively reviews your business application, problem definition statement, proposed solution and development strategy. Use this presentation as part of a peer-review and document any feedback given.
  • M3 Interpret your peer review feedback and identify opportunities not previously considered.
  • M4 Develop a functional business application based on a specific Software Design Document with supportive evidence of using the preferred tools, techniques and methodologies.
  • P5 Develop a functional business application based on a specified business problem.
  • P6 Review the performance of your business application against the Problem Definition Statement and initial requirements.
  • M5 Analyse the factors that influence the performance of a business application and use them to undertake a critical review of the design, development and testing stages of your application. Conclude your review by reflectively discussing your previously identified risks.

API - BTEC Unit : Application Programming Interfaces

Outline
Schedule
Module Name

BTEC Unit : Application Programming Interfaces

Session Outline Activities

Session 1 : Orientation & Lecture - Live (3 Hours)

The student has to attend a Live Orientation Session conducted at LA campus or go through a recording of the Orientation Session.

After the Orientation, the Lecturer will introduce the module by conducting the lectures on:

  • IU1: Introduction to API's
  • IU2 :Various types of API's 

Before session: The Students will engage in E- Learning to learn IU1, IU2 

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 2: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU1 & IU 2.

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Session 3: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU3 & 4

  • IU3: API Use - An Example
  • IU4: API Design

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU 3 & IU 4 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 4: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU 5 & IU6:

  • IU 5: API Implementation
  • IU 6: API Testing

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU5 & IU6 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 5: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment  related to IU7 & IU 8

  • IU7: Web Series with JAVA
  • IU8: Design an API for JAVA Application - case study

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU7 & IU8 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 6: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU9 & IU10:

  • IU9: Implement an API for JAVA Application - Case Study
  • IU10: Testing an API for JAVA Application - Case Study

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU9 & IU10 (off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 7: Assignment–Off campus (3 hrs)

The Student will  PERFORM the Assignment related to IU11 & IU12

  • IU11: Phase 4: Application testing
  • IU12: Phase 5: Application Maintenance and Support

The Learning Facilitator shall review the Assignment  and assign scores as part of Formative Assessment 

Before session:The Student will engage in e-learning to LEARN IU11 & IU12(off campus - 3 hrs)

The Student should complete self-assessments

Student can approach Online Support for any queries or guidance

Session 8: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 1and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 2  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student will be given a project brief  which comprises few tasks .
  • Student should complete the tasks up to the milestone 1 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 9: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 2 and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 3  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student should complete the task up to the milestone 2 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 10: Tutoring - Live (3 hrs)

  • Student should present the project up to milestone 3 and seek tutor’s feedback.
  • Student can seek support & guidance for the milestone 3  of the project
  • Tutor will provide necessary feedback & guidance

Before session:

  • Student should complete the task up to the milestone 3 (on / off campus - 3 hrs)
  • Student can seek online support if needed

Session 11: Summative Assessment (30 mins)

Assessor will review and provide feedback

During session: The Student should summarise the project output and answer questions posed by the Assessor

Module Name

BTEC Unit : Application Programming Interfaces

Competency Unit

M/615/1669 : : Application Program Interfaces

By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner should be able to achieve the following learning outcomes:

  • LO1. Examine what an API is, the need for APIs and types of APIs.
  • LO2. Apply the knowledge of API research to design an application that incorporates relevant APIs for a given scenario or a substantial student chosen application.
  • LO3. Implement an application in a suitable development environment.
  • LO4 Document the testing of the application, review and reflect on the APIs used.

By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner will be assessed on the following:

  • P1 Examine the relationship between an API and a software development kit (SDK).
  • M1 Asses a range of APIs for a particular platform that covers a range of uses.
  • P2 Analyse an existing application that could be extended with a suitable API.
  • M2 Design an application that will utilise an API for a given purpose.
  • P3 Build on an existing application framework to implement an API.
  • M3 Develop an application that utilises an API.
  • P4 Design and complete a ‘white box’ test of the application, recording the results.
  • M4 Conduct ‘black box’ tests of your application, recording the results.
  • M5 Update the application accordingly with the results.

Who Should Attend

Ideal Candidates

Entry requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

 

Academic Level: Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-Credit Diploma in IT (QCF) or 3 GCE A level passes in any subject or its equivalent  

 

Language Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent or candidate who has been taught at secondary school with English as medium of instruction

Who Should Attend

  • Persona

    Higher Education Students who are interested in developing complex Web Applications and Interfaces on multiple development frameworks using Scrum & Github

  • Persona

    Higher Education Students who are interested in developing complex Web Applications and Interfaces on multiple development frameworks using Scrum & Github

Advance Your Career

Advance Your Career

Programme Options

Career

Train only Program

Acquire Python and PHP programming skills in the first 6 months of the course, explore internship opportunities and continue the program while working as a PHP Programmer and acquire Advanced Programming Skills

Grad Requirements

Graduation Requirements

To graduate from this course, the learner should meet the following criteria:

  • Minimum attendance of 75% for all Sessions each of the BTEC Units in the HND Level 5 Qualification
  • Should have achieved a minimum grade of PASS in each of the BTEC Units in the HND Level 5 Qualification

Certificates

Certificates

Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing

  1. Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing (RQF)

Course Fees & Funding

Course Fees & Funding
(All fees stated below, are in SGD)

Non-funded

Type Amount
Course Fee 22,500.00
Add: GST (8%) 1,575.00
Course Fee after GST 24,075.00
Fee Protection Scheme (inclusive of CT) 662.06
Total Fee Payable to Lithan 24,737.06
Fee Description

Miscellaneous Fees

Miscellaneous Fee (applicable to all individuals)
Medical Insurance (option)* 96.00 - Payable upon approval of request
Deferment Admin Fee* 160.50 - Payable upon approval of request
Re-module Fee* 0.00 - Refer to Modular course fee which is available on Lithan’s website
Re-assessment Fee* 107.00 - Payable upon approval of request
Change of Assessment Date Fee* 64.20 - Payable upon approval of request
where applicable (inclusive of GST)

Non-funded

Non-funded
Course Fee 22,500.00
Add: GST (8%) 1,575.00
Course Fee after GST 24,075.00
Fee Protection Scheme (inclusive of CT) 662.06
Total Fee Payable to Lithan 24,737.06

Miscellaneous Fees

Miscellaneous Fee (applicable to all individuals)
Medical Insurance (option)* 96.00 - Payable upon approval of request
Deferment Admin Fee* 160.50 - Payable upon approval of request
Re-module Fee* 0.00 - Refer to Modular course fee which is available on Lithan’s website
Re-assessment Fee* 107.00 - Payable upon approval of request
Change of Assessment Date Fee* 64.20 - Payable upon approval of request
where applicable (inclusive of GST)