Extended Diploma in Information Technology
Advance IT Skills and Career Opportunities with the Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Information Technology
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The Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Information Technology is a regulated UK qualification designed to develop broad technical, analytical and practical knowledge across key areas of information technology. It combines Level 4 and Level 5 study, providing a structured pathway for learners seeking to strengthen their understanding of IT systems and progress to further study or professional development. The qualification is accredited to the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and carries Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN) 610/3474/5. Qualifi is an awarding organisation recognised and regulated by Ofqual, the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation in England.
The qualification covers foundational and advanced IT areas, including IT ethics, mathematics and statistics for IT, PC maintenance, operating systems, computer graphics, database concepts, networking and web programming. At Level 5, the curriculum extends into technopreneurship, network security, C#.NET programming and system administration, with options including network design, content management systems, web design and e-commerce.
For UK and international learners, the qualification provides a comprehensive academic and vocational foundation in information technology, with progression routes that can include related Level 6 study or, subject to institutional acceptance, the final stage of a related higher education degree.
The Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Information Technology is an Ofqual-regulated qualification accredited on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). The qualification has a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 2400 hours and 1200 Guided Learning Hours (GLH), with 240 credits.
Assessment for the Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Information Technology is assignment-based. Learner work is assessed in accordance with Qualifi assessment and quality assurance requirements to ensure that learners demonstrate the required knowledge, understanding and application of information technology concepts and practices.
To achieve the qualification, learners must successfully complete all eight mandatory units and the required four optional units.
Core Study Units
Mandatory Units
Level 4 Mandatory Units
Level 5 Mandatory Units
Level 4 Optional Units
Level 5 Optional Units
The Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Information Technology is designed for learner seeking a broad, structured qualification covering both technical IT knowledge and practical computing skills. It is particularly relevant for:
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Career Opportunities
The Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Information Technology provides learners with broad knowledge of modern IT, covering areas such as networking, programming, databases, operating systems, system administration, network security and web technologies. The qualification also offers optional units in areas including network design, web development, content management and e-commerce, making it suitable for UK and international learners seeking to strengthen their technical skills and progress to higher-level IT study or related professional pathways.
IT Support Technician
Provides technical assistance, troubleshoots hardware and software issues, maintains operating systems, and supports users across organisational IT environments effectively daily.
Junior Systems Administrator
Supports server, operating system, user account, and infrastructure administration tasks while applying system administration and IT maintenance knowledge within organisations.
Network Support Technician
Assists with network configuration, connectivity troubleshooting, physical networking, routing, switching, and basic security tasks within organisational IT environments and infrastructure.
Network Administrator
Maintains network infrastructure, monitors connectivity, supports routing and switching, and applies network design and administration principles to operational requirements effectively.
Web Developer
Builds and maintains websites using web design and programming knowledge, supporting front-end functionality, usability, content presentation, and routine website updates.
Junior .NET Developer
Develops and maintains applications using programming concepts and C#.NET knowledge, supporting software functionality, testing, troubleshooting, and practical technical projects.
Database Support Technician
Supports database environments by organising information, applying database concepts, maintaining data structures, and helping users retrieve and manage information effectively.
Network Security Technician
Supports information security activities by applying network security principles, identifying basic vulnerabilities, monitoring controls, and assisting with security-related technical tasks.
Future Progression
The Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Information Technology provides learners with a broad foundation for further academic study and entry-level to junior opportunities across the IT sector. The qualification develops knowledge of programming, networking, databases, operating systems, system administration, network security, web technologies and IT infrastructure, providing skills relevant to a range of technical environments.
Academically, learners may progress to higher-level qualifications in information technology, computing, cybersecurity, networking, software development or related disciplines, subject to the entry requirements of the receiving institution. The qualification can also support further study in specialist IT areas such as network administration, web development, systems management and information security.
Professionally, this diploma can support progression towards roles such as IT Support Technician, Network Support Technician, Junior Systems Administrator, Web Developer, Junior .NET Developer, Database Support Technician, Network Security Technician, IT Systems Analyst, and E-commerce IT Specialist, depending on the learner’s technical experience and employer requirements. The knowledge developed through the qualification provides a foundation for understanding IT systems, troubleshooting technical issues, developing software, managing networks, supporting databases and applying security principles in practical computing environments.
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