Level 3 Diploma in Computing (L3DC)

Overview

The NCC Education Level 3 Diploma in Computing (QCF) is an Applied General qualification which allows candidates to demonstrate key transferrable study skills, mathematical understanding and applied IT competency, as well as an understanding of the essential concepts of computer programming.

In addition successful candidates will fulfil the main entry requirements for NCC Education’s Level 4 Diploma in Computing or Level 4 Diploma in Business IT, as well as opening up opportunities to access a range of higher education courses or employment. Examples of higher education opportunities include, but are not limited to, progressing to university degrees in Software Engineering or Computer Science, Computer Networking Systems, Digital Media Technology, Computer Forensics and Security. Examples of employment opportunities include roles such as IT Helpdesk Professional, Data Entry Clerk, IT Support Technician and Computer Service and Repair Technician.

The Level 3 Diploma in Computing syllabus and assessment is suitable for students aged 16-19 as well as adult learners.

Entry Requirements

For entry onto the NCC Education L3DC qualification you must:

Have previously studied in English at secondary school level.

Have a valid score of 5.5 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination or equivalent. Alternatively you can take the free NCC Education Higher English Placement Test which is administered by our Accredited Partner Centres.

The Level 3 Diploma in Computing syllabus and assessment is suitable for students aged 16-19 as well as adult learners.

Units

You must study the following five core units:

Study and Communication Skills - equips you with the essential study skills needed to succeed at university level. You will learn the basic skills necessary to conduct independent research, write academic papers, give formal oral presentations and apply what has been taught during lectures to your studies.

Mathematical Techniques - develops your basic mathematical competence and confidence, for further study. Focusing on ensuring you have a functional level of mathematics will be valuable in your everyday life and future career.

IT Skills - provides you with an introduction to the key IT skills that will be required in your studies. You will learn basic skills in word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software. The unit will focus on the Microsoft Office suite, but has been designed to allow you to gain the relevant skills regardless of the software version being used.

Introduction to Computing - provides you with a basic introduction to a range of IT topics including organisation of a computer system, the relationship between hardware and software, applications of computers, databases, networking (with a focus on the Internet), graphics and multimedia.

Introduction to Programming - exposes you to extensive practical use of the modern programming language Visual Basic to illustrate the classic programming principles of sequencing, selection and iteration in the context of object-oriented computer programming.

Academic Progression

The qualification allows entry onto NCC Education's final year top-up qualifications in Computing (further entry requirements may apply), or to a third year of many UK university degree courses, or enables you to pursue a career in the IT industry.

Course Booking Form

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Candidate Payment Terms and Conditions

Candidates are expected to settle payment of installments on due date. Otherwise, they will not be allowed participation in the course. Furthermore, a student enrolling on a new course will not be accepted if there is a balance due on a course on which the candidate was previously registered.
Interest at 2% p.a. above bank rate will be charged on outstanding balance which has exceeded the authorized end payment date.
Athena Business School reserves the right to retain results slip and/or certificate for a course in case of outstanding balance on that particular course. Certificates are issued to students who have attained at least 90% attendance in a course.
Athena Business School will not be liable for any certificate which will not have been collected within one year. Request for a certificate after the period will bear additional costs.
In case the amount due by the candidate (corporate) has to be recovered through an attorney, the commission payable, plus VAT thereon, to the attorney will be paid by the candidate (corporate). The commission will be payable as soon as the attorney sends a simple letter of demand.

Cancellation Policy

Athena Business School has the right to cancel any scheduled training programme before the scheduled date; In this case, participants will be reimbursed accordingly.
A registered student has the right to cancel participation to the scheduled programme before scheduled date.
A cancellation fee will be charged as under:
- In case of cancellation occurring more than ten calendar days prior to the beginning of the scheduled programme, a fee of Rs 1000 will be retained from the course fee and the remaining will be reimbursed excluding exam fees (where applicable).
- In case of cancellation occurring ten calendar days or less than ten calendar days prior to the beginning of the scheduled programme, 25% of the fees (course and exam fees) will be due.
Cancellations must be made in writing and addressed to the Manager, Athena Business School, 18 Edith Cavell, 1st Floor Fon Sing Building, Port-Louis, with a copy of this document, of the invoice(s) and of receipt(s).
No refund will be applicable after the start of the course.

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Please note that one of our student counsellors will contact you to further discuss about this application.

For HRDC refund please note:

The HRDC G1 form for refund should be filled in at least 5 working days before the start of the course.
Following full payment, you will be issued with all related documents for HRDC G3 application

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