Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Computing and Systems Development (QCF) Bedok, East

Course details

Admission Requirements
1. Candidates who are at least 16 years of age with GCE 'O/A' Level or other equivalent qualification; OR
2. NITEC Certificate; OR
3. Mature candidates who have suitable industrial experience but who do not possess the above qualifications may also be considered.
Language Proficiency: GCE 'O' Level pass in English or Equivalent

Course Outline
The Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Computing and Systems Development (QCF) is a 16-unit qualification of which eight are core units. Each unit is assigned a notional level indicator of H1 or H2, indicating the relative intellectual demand, complexity and depth of study, and learner autonomy. At H1 level the emphasis is on the application of knowledge, skills and understanding, use of conventions in the field of study, use of analytical skills and selection and organization of information. At H2 level the emphasis is on application and evaluation of contrasting ideas, principles, theories and practices, greater specialization in the field of study, and an increasing independence in systematic enquiry and analysis. The BTEC Higher National Diploma programme must contain a minimum of eight units designated at H2 level.


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. Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation
- Formulate a project
- Implement the project within agreed procedures and to specification
- Evaluate the project outcomes
- Present the project outcomes

5. Management in IT
- Understand principles of staff management
- Use software management tools
- Participate in strategic planning
- Understand current developments in information technology

6. Management of Projects
- Understand the principles of project management
- Plan a project in terms of organisation and people
- Manage project processes and procedures

7. System Analysis and Design
- Understand different systems life cycles
- Understand the importance of a feasibility study
- Perform a system investigation

8. Website Design
- Understand website design concepts
- Design interactive websites
- Implement interactive websites
- Test interactive websites

9. Database Design Concepts
- Understand databases and data management systems
- Understand database design techniques
- Design, create and document databases

10. E-commerce Strategy
- Understand the impact of e-Commerce on business
- Plan an e-Commerce strategy
- Manage an e-Commerce strategy

11. Knowledge-based Systems
- Understand knowledge-based systems
- Design knowledge-based applications
- Develop knowledge-based applications

12. Quality Systems in IT
- Understand the need for quality assurance in IT systems
- Employ standard quality control documentation
- Use project management tools

13. Data Analysis and Design
- Understand data models and database technologies
- Design and implement relational database systems
- Use manipulation and querying tools
- Test and document relational database system

14. Data Structure and Algorithms
- Understand data structures and algorithms
- Implement data structures
- Understand how strings are structured and processed

15. Networking Infrastructure
- Understand the principles of network infrastructure management
- Design complex network infrastructure systems
- Implement complex network infrastructure systems
- Test complex network infrastructure systems

16. Local Area Networking Technologies
- Understand the impact of LAN technologies
- Design LAN infrastructures
- Implement LAN infrastructures
- Manage LAN infrastructures

Method of Delivery
Evening classes taught by lecturers with academic and industry experience.
Classroom / Computer Room

Award Criteria
1. Qualification credit value: a minimum of 240 credits. (A maximum of 30 credits may be at level 6.)
2. Minimum credit to be achieved at the level of the qualification (level 5): 125 credits.
3. Mandatory core unit credit: 125 credits.
4. Specialist unit credit: 115 credits.
5. The requirements of the HNC have to be met.

Assessment & Grading System
Learners must achieve a minimum of 240 credits (of which at least 125 must be at level 5) to be awarded a Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Computing and Systems Development (QCF). The assessment of BTEC Higher National qualifications is criterion-referenced and centres are required to assess learners' evidence against published learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
All units will be individually graded as 'pass', 'merit' or 'distinction'. To achieve a pass grade for the unit learners must meet the assessment criteria set out in the specifications.
Pass qualification grade
Learners who achieve the minimum eligible credit value specified by the rule of combination will achieve the qualification at pass grade.

Qualification grades above pass grade
Learners will be awarded a merit or distinction qualification grade by the aggregation of points gained through the successful achievement of individual units.
The number of points available is dependent on the unit grade achieved and the credit size of the unit (as shown below).
- Pass: 0 Point per Credit
- Merit: 1 Point per Credit
- Distinction: 2 Points per Credit

Qualification Grades
- Points Range: 0- 74 Pass
- Points Range: 75- 149 Merit
- Points Range: 150 Distinction