Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Computing and Systems Development (QCF) Bukit Merah, Central

Course details

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Admission Requirements

Candidate who is at least 18 years of age with GCE A-Level or other equivalent qualifications; OR
Level 3 or equivalent qualifications; OR
Mature students (at least 21 years of age with GCE N/O-Level or its equivalent qualifications with suitable industrial/commercial experience).
Course Outline & Programme Structure:

The Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Computing and Systems Development is a qualification with a minimum of 120 credits which must contain a minimum of 90 credits at level 4 and maximum of 35 credits may be at level 5. The modules, levels and credit values are given below:

S.NO UNIT (MODULE) TITLE LEVEL CREDIT
1 Business Skills for e-Commerce 4 15
2 Computer Systems 4 15
3 Employability and Professional Development 4 15
4 Management of Projects 4 15
5 Systems Analysis and Design 4 15
6 Website Design 4 15
7 Database Design Concepts 4 15
8 Local Area Networking Technologies 5 15
Total Credits: 120
Module

1. Business Skills for e-Commerce

Understand the structure and aims of business organisations
Understand the impact of e-Commerce
Design e-Commerce solutions
2. Computer Systems

Understand the function of computer systems
Design computer systems
Build and configure computer systems
Undertake routine maintenance on computer systems
3. Employability and Professional Development

Take responsibility for own personal and professional development
Demonstrate acquired interpersonal and transferable skills
Understand the dynamics of working with others
Develop strategies for problem solving
4. Management of Projects

Understand the principles of project management
Plan a project in terms of organisation and people
Manage project processes and procedures
5. Systems Analysis and Design

Understand different systems life cycles
Understand the importance of a feasibility study
Perform a system investigation
6. Website Design

Understand website design concepts
Design interactive websites
Implement interactive websites
Test interactive websites
7. Database Design Concepts

Understand databases and data management systems
Understand database design techniques
Design, create and document databases
8. Local Area Networking Technologies

Understand the impact of LAN technologies
Design LAN infrastructures
Implement LAN infrastructures
Manage LAN infrastructures
Method of Delivery

Day/evening classes taught by lecturers with academic and industry experience.Award Criteria

Student must pass all the 8 modules to be awarded with the Pearson BTEC HNC Diploma in Computing and Systems Development. Students must satisfy the minimum attendance requirements - 75% for Part-Time students and 90% for Full-time (both local and international students) - in all the modules for the award of Certificate of Attendance (COA).

Assessment & Grading System

BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma assessments are assignment-based. Assignment is a formal listing of tasks within a vocational context. The assessments will be at unit (module level). The overall grade for the Diploma is based on the learner's best performance in units at the level 4 or 5 to the value of 75 credits. Each Unit is graded as a Pass ('0' credit point), Merit ('1' credit point) or Distinction ('2' credit point).

Points scored = (credits achieved at pass grade) * 0 + (credits achieved at Merit grade) * 1+ (credits achieved at Distinction grade) * 2

Overall grade for the Higher National Diploma is awarded based on the table below:

POINTS RANGE GRADE
0-74 Pass P
75-149 Merit M
150 Distinction D
Expected date of release of Assessment result

Assessment results will be available to the students within 3 months upon completion of the last assessment for that assessment cycle. Appeal (if any) on assessment results must be lodged within 7 days after the release of assessment results.

Specimen Certificate

Sample_Cert_Level_4_HNC_Diploma_in_Computing_and_Systems_DevelopmentAward Criteria

Student must pass all the 8 modules to be awarded with the Pearson BTEC HNC Diploma in Computing and Systems Development. Students must satisfy the minimum attendance requirements - 75% for Part-Time students and 90% for Full-time (both local and international students) - in all the modules for the award of Certificate of Attendance (COA).

Assessment & Grading System

BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma assessments are assignment-based. Assignment is a formal listing of tasks within a vocational context. The assessments will be at unit (module level). The overall grade for the Diploma is based on the learner's best performance in units at the level 4 or 5 to the value of 75 credits. Each Unit is graded as a Pass ('0' credit point), Merit ('1' credit point) or Distinction ('2' credit point).

Points scored = (credits achieved at pass grade) * 0 + (credits achieved at Merit grade) * 1+ (credits achieved at Distinction grade) * 2

Overall grade for the Higher National Diploma is awarded based on the table below:

POINTS RANGE GRADE
0-74 Pass P
75-149 Merit M
150 Distinction D
Expected date of release of Assessment result

Assessment results will be available to the students within 3 months upon completion of the last assessment for that assessment cycle. Appeal (if any) on assessment results must be lodged within 7 days after the release of assessment results.

Specimen Certificate

Sample_Cert_Level_4_HNC_Diploma_in_Computing_and_Systems_Development