Entry requirements

Accessible from age 16, Stars College Level 3 qualifications, with no specified entry requirements, prioritize learner capability. Ensuring integrity in recruitment, Stars College centers facilitate progression by offering English-taught qualifications and requiring evidence of language competency for non-majority English-speaking learners.

Equivalences

Stars College Level 3 qualifications signify practical knowledge and skills, academically equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels, providing learners with comprehensive capabilities and competences.

Qualification structure

The Stars College Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology comprises 6 mandatory units, totaling 60 credits, with a combined commitment of 1200 hours of Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for successful completion.

Mandatory units

The Stars College Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology features six key modules, each carrying 20 credits: Computer Systems, Coding and Website Development, Networks, Mobile Communications, Cyber Security, and Social Media for Business.

Duration and delivery

The Stars College Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology is structured for full-time completion within four to eight-month duration, offering flexibility for part-time and distance learning. We deliver the qualification through various methods, including face-to-face sessions, lectures, tutorials, seminars, and online modules.

Assessment and verification

All units in the Stars College Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology undergo internal assessment by the center and external verification by Stars College. These criterion-referenced qualifications are based on learners achieving specified learning outcomes. To pass a unit, learners must provide evidence of meeting all learning outcomes and assessment criteria, with the Assessor making the judgment and providing an audit trail for the overall achievement assessment.