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The ATHE Level 4 Diploma in Computing is a 120-credit Ofqual regulated qualification. It provides the core knowledge, understanding and skills to support learners planning to further their studies in computing. It is equivalent to the 1st year of a degree programme in computing and learners may progress into employment in the sector or into the 2nd year of  a bachelor’s degree.

Qualification Structure

The ATHE Level 4 Diploma in Computing is a 120 credit qualification.

Rules of combination

Learners must achieve 120 credits by completing all ten mandatory units.

Total Qualification Time is 1200 Hours Total

Guided Learning Hours is 480

Total Credit Value is 120

What Qualification do you get at the end of the program?

Upon the successful completion of this course, learners will be awarded the ATHE Level 4 Diploma in computing Certificate.

Which Qualification Awarding Body Issues my Certificates?

ATHE is a global awarding organization regulated by Ofqual and other UK and international regulators. ATHE offers a wide portfolio of vocationally orientated and internationally recognized qualifications which include business and management, law, computing and healthcare. ATHE qualifications are approved as progression pathways to relevant Bachelor’s and Master’s Top Up degrees by a number of UK and international Universities, providing significant tertiary education opportunities for learners.

These qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and are listed on Ofqual’s Register of Regulated
Qualifications. Each qualification has a Qualification Number (QN). This number will appear on
the learner’s final certification documentation. Each unit within a qualification also has a Unit
Reference Number.

The QN number for these qualification is as follows:

ATHE Level 4 Diploma in computing 601/4740/4

When was this Qualification Recognized by Ofqual?

These qualifications are recognized from 1st November 2014 which is their operational start date in centers.

Who is this Qualification for?

The ATHE Level 4 Diploma in computing is designed for learners aspiring to build a career in computer science become employable as a valuable asset across a broad spectrum of industries. The qualification will boost the content of your CV and also increase your earning potential.

Course Curriculum

Progression Opportunities

On successful completion of a Level 4 qualification in Computing there are a number of progression opportunities.Learners may progress to:

•a level 5 ATHE qualification such as the ATHE Level 5 Diploma in Computing

•employment in a computing and/or technology role at an appropriate level

•the second year of a degree programme

Methods of Assessment

In order to successfully complete the ATHE Level 4 Diploma in computing, learners must complete all 10 mandatory units  totaling 120 credits.

ATHE encourages the use of a range of assessment methods that will engage learners and give them an opportunity to both demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of a topic and to evaluate how they might apply that knowledge in a given context.

We would make use of a variety of types of assessment. This might include assessment through:

•A research activity resulting in the compilation of a report

•An academic paper or article for publication

•The compilation of a case study

•A project in response to a design brief (for example a computer programme/a data base)

•The production of a portfolio of evidence relating to a particular unit

•The creation of a prototype for a specified product etc

Admission Requirements

• You must be over the age of 18
• GCE Advanced Level profile with achievement in 2 or more subjects
• 5 GSCEs at Grade C and above
• Other related level 3 subjects
• ATHE Level 3 Diplomas
• Other equivalent international qualifications

Access to our Online Learning Environment

This program is offered on a rolling basis through self-study and remote tutor support, this mode of study requires self-discipline and motivation to ensure the monthly deadlines are adhered to. We aim to support you to complete this program in 12 months on average (though it may be longer if the target dates are not met).

• You will be given access to the our Online Learning Environment which contains all the resources required to study each topic and then complete the Assessment Tasks.
• The course is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at any time.
• There is a combination of formative and summative assessments to allow you to check your progress at the end of each section.
• Your Online Tutor contact details will be made available for your prompt support throughout your program.
• You have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course .
• Extension of Access to the online learning environment after 12 months will attract prorated cost based on course fees.