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View Qualification : Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Computing and Systems Development (QCF)

Qualification
Qualification Number
500/8254/1
Title
Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Computing and Systems Development (QCF)
Awarding Organisation
Fees Price List Url
Qualification Type
QCF
Qualification Sub Type
None
Qualification Level
Level 4
Qualification Sub Level
None
EQF Level
Level 5
Regulation Start Date
01-Sep-2010
Operational Start Date
01-Sep-2010
Operational End Date
Certification End Date
Offered In England
Yes
Offered In Wales
Yes
Offered In Northern Ireland
Yes
Assessment Language In English
Yes
Assessment Language In Welsh
No
Assessment Language In Irish
No
SSA
6.1 ICT Practitioners
Purpose
C. Prepare for employment
Sub Purpose
C2. Prepare for employment in a specific occupational area
Total Credits
120
Min Credits at/above Level
90
Minimum Guided Learning Hours
480
Maximum Guided Learning Hours
480
Diploma Guided Learning Hours
480
Barring Classification Code
ZZZZ
Overall Grading Type
Pass/Merit/Distinction
Assessment Methods
Portfolio of Evidence
Exemptions

N/A

Structure Requirements
The Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Computing and Systems Development consists of 120 credits, of which at least 90 credits must be achieved at level 4. The qualification includes three mandatory core units (45 credits). A further 75 credits must be selected from the optional and/or vendor units. Centres may also seek approval to use a maximum of 30 credits from units taken from other Edexcel BTEC qualifications on the QCF in order to meet local needs.
The awarding organisation states that this qualification is appropriate for use in the following age ranges.
Age Ranges
Pre-16 : No; 16-18 : No; 18+ : Yes; 19+ : Yes
Further information
This does not imply that eligibility for funding has been agreed for these age ranges.
For further information on the funding of 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DFE Section 96 website.
For further information on the funding of 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the SFA website.
For further information on funding in Wales, visit the DAQW website.
For further information on funding in Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI website.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of the legal requirements around activities undertaken by learners of specific ages.
Compound Group
OG
Label
OG
Name
Overarching Group
Group Requirements
Learners must achieve 45 credits from mandatory units and a further 75 credits must be selected from Optional Unit Groups.
Minimum Credit Value
120
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
2
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Pathway Reference
Unit Group
A
Label
A
Name
Mandatory Units
Group Requirements
Learners must complete 45 credits from this group.
Minimum Credit Value
45
Maximum Credit Value
45
Minimum Subcomponents
3
Maximum Subcomponents
3
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Business Skills for e-Commerce
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Business Skills for e-Commerce
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Computer Systems
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Computer Systems
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Employability and Professional Development
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Employability and Professional Development
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Compound Group
B
Label
B
Name
Optional Unit Groups
Group Requirements
Learners must take a minimum total of 75 credits from the Optional Units, the Vendor Units and/or MLN units.
Minimum Credit Value
75
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
3
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Pathway Reference
Unit Group
B1
Label
B1
Name
Optional Units
Group Requirements
Learners may take one or more units from this group, providing that they meet a minimum overall total of 75 credits from the Optional Units, the Vendor Units and/or MLN units.
Minimum Credit Value
10
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
No
Linked Unit
Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
20
Linked Unit
Human Computer Interaction
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Human Computer Interaction
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Internet Server Management
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Internet Server Management
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Mathematics for Software Development
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Mathematics for Software Development
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Research Skills
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Research Skills
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Procedural Programming
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Procedural Programming
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Programming in Java
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Programming in Java
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Wide Area Networking Technologies
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Wide Area Networking Technologies
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Event Driven Programming Solutions
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Event Driven Programming Solutions
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Programming in .NET
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Programming in .NET
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Knowledge-based Systems
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Knowledge-based Systems
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Management in Information Technology
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Management in Information Technology
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Website Design
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Website Design
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Network Operating systems
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Network Operating systems
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Systems Analysis and Design
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Systems Analysis and Design
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Object Oriented Programming
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Object Oriented Programming
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Web Applications Development
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Web Applications Development
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Networking Technologies
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Networking Technologies
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Information Systems in Organisations
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Information Systems in Organisations
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Database Design Concepts
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Database Design Concepts
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Website Management
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Website Management
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Design a Small Office Home Office Network
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Design a Small Office Home Office Network
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Routing Concepts
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Routing Concepts
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Computer Games Design and Development
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Computer Games Design and Development
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Management of Projects
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Management of Projects
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
IT Support for End Users
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
IT Support for End Users
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Multimedia Design and Authoring
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Multimedia Design and Authoring
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Local Area Networking Technologies
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Local Area Networking Technologies
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Distributed Software Applications
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Distributed Software Applications
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Emerging Technologies
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Emerging Technologies
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
IT Virtualisation
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
IT Virtualisation
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Digital Forensics
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Digital Forensics
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Data Analysis and Design
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Data Analysis and Design
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Software Applications Testing
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Software Applications Testing
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Networking Infrastructure
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Networking Infrastructure
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Network Security
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Network Security
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Quality Systems in IT
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Quality Systems in IT
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
e-Commerce Technologies
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
e-Commerce Technologies
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Office Solutions Development
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Office Solutions Development
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Work-based Experience
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Work-based Experience
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
e-Commerce Strategy
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
e-Commerce Strategy
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Data Structures and Algorithms
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Data Structures and Algorithms
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
IT Security Management
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
IT Security Management
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Computer Systems Architecture
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Computer Systems Architecture
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Multimedia Design
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Multimedia Design
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Web Server Scripting
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Web Server Scripting
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Digital Media in Art and Design
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Digital Media in Art and Design
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
2D, 3D and Time-based Digital Applications
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
2D, 3D and Time-based Digital Applications
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
3D Computer Modelling and Animation
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
3D Computer Modelling and Animation
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Digital Image Creation and Development
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Digital Image Creation and Development
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Spreadsheet Modelling
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Spreadsheet Modelling
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Unit Group
B2
Label
B2
Name
Vendor Units
Group Requirements
Learners may take one or more units from this group, providing that they meet a minimum overall total of 75 credits from the Optional Units, the Vendor Units and/or MLN units.
Minimum Credit Value
7
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
No
Linked Unit
Cisco IT Essentials Part 2
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Cisco IT Essentials Part 2
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Cisco CCNP Route
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Cisco CCNP Route
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Cisco CCNP Switch
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Cisco CCNP Switch
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Cisco Exploration Accessing the WAN
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Cisco Exploration Accessing the WAN
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Cisco Exploration LAN Switching and Wireless
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Cisco Exploration LAN Switching and Wireless
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Cisco Discovery Networking for Home and Small Business
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Cisco Discovery Networking for Home and Small Business
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
VM Ware Master Enterprise Administration
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
VM Ware Master Enterprise Administration
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
VM Ware Master Enterprise Design
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
VM Ware Master Enterprise Design
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Oracle Academy : Data Design
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Oracle Academy : Data Design
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Designing and Developing Windows Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Designing and Developing Windows Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
35
Unit Credit Value
7
Linked Unit
Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
70
Unit Credit Value
8
Linked Unit
Oracle Academy : Database Design and Programming with SQL
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Oracle Academy : Database Design and Programming with SQL
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Designing, Optimizing and Maintaining a Database Administrative Solution Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Designing, Optimizing and Maintaining a Database Administrative Solution Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
54
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Oracle Academy : Database Programming with PL/SQL
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Oracle Academy : Database Programming with PL/SQL
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
160
Unit Credit Value
20
Linked Unit
CompTIA Linux+
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
CompTIA Linux+
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
9
Linked Unit
CompTIA Security+
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
CompTIA Security+
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
9
Linked Unit
CompTIA Network+
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
CompTIA Network+
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
9
Linked Unit
Cisco Discovery Designing and Supporting Computer Networks
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Cisco Discovery Designing and Supporting Computer Networks
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
CompTIA Server+
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
CompTIA Server+
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
9
Linked Unit
Deploying Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Deploying Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
54
Unit Credit Value
9
Linked Unit
Cisco Discovery Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Cisco Discovery Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Cisco Discovery Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Cisco Discovery Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Cisco Exploration Routing Protocols and Concepts
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Cisco Exploration Routing Protocols and Concepts
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Cisco Exploration Network Fundamentals
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Cisco Exploration Network Fundamentals
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Windows Internals
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Windows Internals
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
104
Unit Credit Value
15
Linked Unit
Cisco CCNP Troubleshooting
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Cisco CCNP Troubleshooting
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
180
Unit Credit Value
20
Linked Unit
Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
90
Unit Credit Value
13
Linked Unit
Designing Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Designing Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
54
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Configuring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Configuring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
90
Unit Credit Value
11
Linked Unit
Designing Database Solutions and Data Access Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Designing Database Solutions and Data Access Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
54
Unit Credit Value
10
Compound Group
B3
Label
B3
Name
Meeting Local Needs units
Group Requirements
A maximum of 30 credits can be imported from other Edexcel BTEC qualifications at Levels 3, 4 or 5 to meet local needs.
Minimum Credit Value
1
Maximum Credit Value
30
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
3
Mandatory Within Group
No
Pathway Reference
Other Credit Group
B3A
Label
B3A
Name
Level 3 Meeting Local Needs
Group Requirements
A maximum of 30 Level 3 credits can be imported from other Edexcel BTEC qualifications to meet local needs.
Minimum Credit Value
1
Maximum Credit Value
30
Mandatory Within Group
No
Qualification Level
Level 3
Qualification Sub Level
None
SSAs
All
Achieved Within Months
Other Credit Group
B3B
Label
B3B
Name
Level 4 Meeting Local Needs
Group Requirements
A maximum of 30 credits can be imported from other Edexcel BTEC qualifications to meet local needs.
Minimum Credit Value
1
Maximum Credit Value
30
Mandatory Within Group
No
Qualification Level
Level 4
Qualification Sub Level
None
SSAs
All
Achieved Within Months
Other Credit Group
B3C
Label
B3C
Name
Level 5 Meeting Local Needs
Group Requirements
A maximum of 30 credits can be imported from other Edexcel BTEC qualifications to meet local needs.
Minimum Credit Value
1
Maximum Credit Value
30
Mandatory Within Group
No
Qualification Level
Level 5
Qualification Sub Level
None
SSAs
All
Achieved Within Months
Barred Units
Barred UnitUnit
DescriptionSource UnitTarget Units
Cisco Exploration Network Fundamentals (A/601/7537)Cisco Discovery Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP (D/601/6820)
Cisco Discovery Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise (Y/601/6900)
Cisco Discovery Designing and Supporting Computer Networks (L/601/6909)
Cisco Discovery Networking for Home and Small Business (M/601/6840)
Cisco Discovery Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP (D/601/6820)Cisco Exploration Accessing the WAN (K/601/7422)
Cisco Exploration Network Fundamentals (A/601/7537)
Cisco Exploration LAN Switching and Wireless (K/601/7453)
Cisco Exploration Routing Protocols and Concepts (H/601/7421)
Cisco Exploration Routing Protocols and Concepts (H/601/7421)Cisco Discovery Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise (Y/601/6900)
Cisco Discovery Networking for Home and Small Business (M/601/6840)
Cisco Discovery Designing and Supporting Computer Networks (L/601/6909)
Cisco Discovery Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP (D/601/6820)
Cisco Exploration Accessing the WAN (K/601/7422)Cisco Discovery Designing and Supporting Computer Networks (L/601/6909)
Cisco Discovery Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise (Y/601/6900)
Cisco Discovery Networking for Home and Small Business (M/601/6840)
Cisco Discovery Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP (D/601/6820)
Cisco Exploration LAN Switching and Wireless (K/601/7453)Cisco Discovery Networking for Home and Small Business (M/601/6840)
Cisco Discovery Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise (Y/601/6900)
Cisco Discovery Designing and Supporting Computer Networks (L/601/6909)
Cisco Discovery Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP (D/601/6820)
Cisco Discovery Designing and Supporting Computer Networks (L/601/6909)Cisco Exploration Accessing the WAN (K/601/7422)
Cisco Exploration LAN Switching and Wireless (K/601/7453)
Cisco Exploration Routing Protocols and Concepts (H/601/7421)
Cisco Exploration Network Fundamentals (A/601/7537)
Cisco Discovery Networking for Home and Small Business (M/601/6840)Cisco Exploration Routing Protocols and Concepts (H/601/7421)
Cisco Exploration Network Fundamentals (A/601/7537)
Cisco Exploration Accessing the WAN (K/601/7422)
Cisco Exploration LAN Switching and Wireless (K/601/7453)
Cisco Discovery Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise (Y/601/6900)Cisco Exploration Accessing the WAN (K/601/7422)
Cisco Exploration LAN Switching and Wireless (K/601/7453)
Cisco Exploration Routing Protocols and Concepts (H/601/7421)
Cisco Exploration Network Fundamentals (A/601/7537)
Qualification Objectives
ObjectiveResponse
GCSEs priortised to measure school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
Other GCSEsNot Set
Other level 1, 2 and1/2 qualifications used to indicate learners' attainment on completion of compulsory schooling and included in measures of school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
GCEs and ASNot Set
Other level 3 qualifications designed to demonstrate eligibility for progression to higher education and/or used to measure school or college performanceNot Set
ESOL qualifications that are required for citizenshipNot Set
Qualifications that indicate an individual can undertake a specific role in the workplace and that may be relied upon by employersNot Set
Qualifications that an individual is required by law to have gained in order to undertake a specific roleNot Set
Qualifications taken primarily for growth and enjoymentNot Set
Qualifications that are designed to meet the needs of a named employer or other organisationNot Set
Qualifications that are included within apprenticeships frameworks, including functional skillsNot Set
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