Course Overview

The Level 4 Diploma in IT-Networking is an advanced foundation programme tailored for individuals looking to specialize in the core infrastructure that powers modern digital systems—networking. This course delivers a robust introduction to IT fundamentals while developing focused expertise in both logical and physical networking concepts.

Learners gain critical skills in maintaining IT systems, managing databases, understanding industry ethics, and solving real-world technology problems through hands-on application. By the end of the programme, students will be well-equipped for entry-level roles in IT support, network administration, or to pursue further academic qualifications in the IT or computer science fields.

Whether you’re launching your career or looking to transition into a technical IT role, this diploma offers a practical, career-aligned pathway into the high-demand networking sector.

Entry Requirements

To enrol in this programme, applicants must meet the following entry conditions:

Be aged 18 years or above.

Demonstrate academic capability and motivation to succeed at Level 4, as assessed by the enrolling institution.

For non-native English speakers, an IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) is required.

International qualifications will be assessed for UK equivalency where necessary.

Two supporting references are typically required, preferably with at least one academic.

The course is designed to be accessible and inclusive, with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) available for applicants with relevant experience or qualifications.

Qualification Structure

To achieve the Level 4 Diploma in IT-Networking, learners must complete all six units, totaling 120 credits.

Core Units:

Information Technology and IT Ethics

​ ​ ​ ​• Today ‘s technologies: computers, devices, and the web

​ ​ ​ ​• Connecting and communicating online: The Internet, websites, and media

​ ​ ​ ​• Microsoft Office Word

​ ​ ​ ​• Computers and mobile devices: evaluating options for home and work

​ ​ ​ ​• Programs and apps: productivity, graphics, security, and other tools

​ ​ ​ ​• Digital security, ethics, and privacy: threats, issues, and defences

​ ​ ​ ​• Computing components: processors, memory, the cloud,

​ ​ ​ ​• Microsoft Office PowerPoint

​ ​ ​ ​• Input and output extending capabilities of computers and mobile devices

​ ​ ​ ​• Digital storage preserving content locally and on the cloud

​ ​ ​ ​• Operating system managing, coordinating, and monitoring resources

​ ​ ​ ​• Microsoft Office Excel

​ ​ ​ ​• Communicating digital content wired and wireless networks and devices

​ ​ ​ ​• Building solutions database, system, and application development tools

​ ​ ​ ​• Catalysts for change

​ ​ ​ ​• Introduction to ethics

​ ​ ​ ​• Networked communications

​ ​ ​ ​• Intellectual property

​ ​ ​ ​• Information privacy

​ ​ ​ ​• Privacy and the government

​ ​ ​ ​• Computer and network security

​ ​ ​ ​• Computer reliability

​ ​ ​ ​• Professional ethics

​ ​ ​ ​• Work and wealth

​ ​Mathematics and Statistics for IT

​ ​ ​ ​• Functions

​ ​ ​ ​• Quadratic equations

​ ​ ​ ​• Simultaneous equations

​ ​ ​ ​• Indices and logarithms

​ ​ ​ ​• Exponential and logarithmic equations

​ ​ ​ ​• Coordinate geometry

​ ​ ​ ​• Equation of straight line and locus

​ ​ ​ ​• Measures of central tendency

​ ​ ​ ​• Measures of dispersion

​ ​ ​ ​• Permutations and combinations

​ ​ ​ ​• Probability

​ ​ ​ ​• Probability distribution

​ ​ ​ ​• Descriptive and inferential statistics, variables, data types and collection, sampling

​ ​ ​ ​• Frequency distribution and presentation of data

​ ​ ​ ​• Measures of location

​ ​ ​ ​• Measures of dispersion, skewness and coefficient of variation

​ ​ ​ ​• Index

​ ​ ​ ​• Time series

​ ​ ​ ​• Probability

​ ​ ​ ​• Discrete probability distribution

​ ​ ​ ​• Normal distribution

​ ​ ​ ​• Confidence intervals

​ ​ ​ ​• Hypothesis testing

​ ​ ​ ​• Testing the difference between two means, two proportion

​ ​ ​ ​• Correlation and regression

​ ​ ​ ​• Chi-squared tests and quality control

PC Maintenance and Operating Systems

​ ​ ​ ​• PC hardware components and software requirements

​ ​ ​ ​• The operating system

​ ​ ​ ​• PC repair

​ ​ ​ ​• Form factors and power supplies

​ ​ ​ ​• Processor and chipsets

​ ​ ​ ​• Motherboard

​ ​ ​ ​• Memory

​ ​ ​ ​• Hard drives v fixed drives

​ ​ ​ ​• Input/output devices

​ ​ ​ ​• Multimedia devices and mass storage

​ ​ ​ ​• Installing and maintaining operation systems (Windows)

​ ​ ​ ​• Supporting and troubleshooting operation systems

​ ​ ​ ​• Functions, types and features of operating systems

​ ​ ​ ​• Microsoft Windows

​ ​ ​ ​• File and printer sharing

​ ​ ​ ​• Distribution, strengths and weaknesses of Linux, open sources and GPL

​ ​ ​ ​• Installation of Linux

​ ​ ​ ​• Operation of Linus

​ ​ ​ ​• Using applications in Linux

​ ​ ​ ​• Types of shell and fundamental shell command

Computer Graphics Editing and Database Concepts

​ ​ ​ ​• The work area, tools, options bar, other panels, customizing documents and

​ ​ ​ ​workspace

​ ​ ​ ​• Working with selections

​ ​ ​ ​• Photoshop

​ ​ ​ ​• Photo corrections

​ ​ ​ ​• Layers

​ ​ ​ ​• Mask and channels

​ ​ ​ ​• Typographic design

​ ​ ​ ​• Selecting and aligning in Adobe Illustrator

​ ​ ​ ​• Creating and editing shapes including techniques to create movement in a graphical

​ ​ ​ ​environment

​ ​ ​ ​• Transforming objects

​ ​ ​ ​• Drawing with pen and pencil tools

​ ​ ​ ​• Colour and painting

​ ​ ​ ​• Working with type

​ ​ ​ ​• Blending colours and shapes

​ ​ ​ ​• Preparing files for the web

​ ​ ​ ​• Data, information, database management, DMS and DAP

​ ​ ​ ​• Relational database

​ ​ ​ ​• Database Management System (DBMS)

​ ​ ​ ​• Structured Query Language (SQL) – Data Manipulation Language (DML)

​ ​ ​ ​• SQL – Data Definition Language (DDL)

​ ​ ​ ​• Entity relationship modelling

​ ​ • Deriving ER Diagrams

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Logical IT Networking

​ ​• Exploring the network

​ ​• Network protocols and communications

​ ​• Network access

​ ​• Network layer

​ ​• Transport layer

​ ​• IP addressing

​ ​• Subnetting IP network

​ ​• Network design and consideration

​ ​• Device factors

​ ​• Designing network

​ ​• Scaling network

​ ​• Security threat

​ ​• Physical threat

​ ​• Primary vulnerabilities

​ ​• Network attacks

​ ​• Mitigating network attacks

​ ​• SSH configuration

​ ​• Backup and restore configuration

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Physical IT Networking

​ ​• Cabling and hardware standards

​ ​• Configuring a network operating system

​ ​• Ethernet

​ ​• Application layer

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This focused structure ensures that learners not only acquire a broad understanding of IT systems but also develop technical expertise in designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting network infrastructure.

Key Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this diploma, learners will be able to:

1. Apply core IT principles to a variety of technical and business environments.
2. Understand and implement foundational concepts in both logical and physical networking.
3. Diagnose, maintain, and support IT systems and network hardware.
4. Analyze and solve technical problems using data-driven and methodical approaches.
5. Communicate effectively within technical teams and with non-technical stakeholders.
6. Work independently and collaboratively to deliver IT solutions.
7. Manage ongoing personal and professional development in the field of networking.

Duration and Delivery

The course is typically completed over the course of 3 months, depending on study mode (full-time or part-time). We offer flexible delivery formats such as:

• Face-to-face classroom instruction
• Online learning and virtual labs
• Guided self-study and hands-on workshops
• Collaborative projects and case-based learning

Assessment and Verification

Assessments are designed to evaluate both academic understanding and practical application, and may include:

• Research-based assignments
• Practical IT projects
• Technical presentations
• Case studies and scenario analysis

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