STEM IT (60 Credits) Level-3 Module Listing

Computer Systems

• Understand the purpose of computer systems.
• Understand the purpose of computer system components.
• Be able to configure computer systems

Coding and Website Development

• Understand the purpose and types of coding.
• Understand web architecture and components.
• Be able to create interactive websites.

Networks

• Understand networking principles.
• Understand how network hardware and software components are connected.
• Understand the usage and security concerns related to networking.

Mobile Communications

• Understand the uses and features of mobile communication devices.
• Understand the communication technologies used in mobile devices.
• Understand the implications of mobile communications technology.

Cyber Security

• Understand cyber security.
• Understand core terminology and key aspects of cyber security.
• Understand cyber threat intelligence.

Social Media for Business

• Understand the importance of using social media in a business environment.
• Understand the need for social media content planning and publishing in a business environment.

Be able to develop a policy and a plan to use social media in a business environment.

Written assignments

The Level 3 Foundation Diploma in IT has 6 modules and 6 written assignments. On completion of the modules, students will be given access to the assignments. The assignments are approximately 5,000-8,000 words each. Students are provided support on the modules and assignments via the ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform.

The assignment unit titles that students need to complete for the Level 3 course are

1. Computer Systems
2.  Coding and Website Development
3.  Networks
4.  Mobile Communication
5.  Cyber Security
6. Social Media for Business

More information about the level 3 units can be found here: https://www.othm.org.uk/doc/specification-jan21/OTHM_L3_Foundation_Diploma_in_Information_Technology_spec_2021_01.pdf