This award (5-Credits) aims to provide learners with the necessary knowledge and understanding to investigate emerging technologies that are available and those that could be available in the future. Learners will also develop essential academic and research skills and to be able to formally present academic research findings, written and orally.
The qualification is a steppingstone to the Level 3 Diploma and provides the basis for learners wishing to pursue further studies in related fields such as computer science, information systems and digital media. It helps learners gain competencies that are relevant and up to date with industry standards, preparing them to meet the needs of employers in the digital sector.
It offers learners current and integrated learning across computing mathematics, cyber security, digital technologies and emerging technologies.
This qualification sits within a suite of ATHE L3 qualifications, which is called the International Access Programmed (IAP). Learners may choose to study one or more of the qualifications in this suite.
| Unit Name | Unit Aims | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Computer Programming | This unit aims to provide learners with fundamentals of computer programming. Learners will develop their knowledge and understanding by investigating the range of languages available, example uses and the similarities across different languages. | 10 | Yes |
| Introduction to Computing Mathematics | This units aims to provide an overview of the mathematical skills required for computer programming. Learners will develop knowledge and understanding in the areas of mathematics that are used when working with a computing programming language. | 10 | Yes |
| Introduction to Cyber Security | This unit aims to provide an overview of cyber security and the importance of keeping yourself and systems safe when online. Learners will develop an understanding of the basics of security and the appropriate measures to take to reduce security risks. | 10 | Yes |
| Introduction to Digital Technologies | This units aims to provide an overview of the range of digital technologies available across different business sectors and environments. | 5 | Yes |
| Introduction to Emerging Technologies | This unit aims to provide learners with the necessary knowledge and understanding in order to investigate emerging technologies that are available and those that could be available in the future. | 5 | Yes |
| Introduction to Mobile Application Development | This unit aims to provide an overview on the basics of mobile application development. Learners will gain knowledge and understanding on how to plan, develop, test and launch a mobile application to solve a solution to a problem. | 10 | Yes |
| Introduction to Web Development | This unit aims to provide an overview of web development. Learners will gain knowledge and understanding on how to plan, develop, test and launch a website. | 10 | Yes |
