A two-year, 240-credit diploma that develops advanced knowledge and practical skills in IT engineering, covering networking, databases, software development, cybersecurity, cloud computing, systems...
This official ICTQual AB qualification is a two-year, 240-credit diploma made up of 24 mandatory units and assessed through a competency-based model focused on practical evidence and achievement of all unit outcomes.
Awarding body: ICTQual AB
Qualification level: Level 5
Total credits: 240 Credits
Course duration: 2 Years
Qualification structure: 24 mandatory units
Grading and assessment: Pass/Fail through coursework, assignments, and verifiable evidence
The ICTQual Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology Engineering is a comprehensive qualification designed to build advanced technical knowledge and applied skills across key areas of IT engineering.
Comprehensive two-year Level 5 programme in IT engineering
Covers core and advanced technical disciplines
Blends theoretical learning with practical application
Supports progression into technical and specialist IT roles
Develops real-world problem-solving and systems thinking
Builds professional practice alongside technical competence
This qualification develops knowledge, understanding, and applied competence across the official study units published by ICTQual AB.
Understand the foundational concepts of information technology systems and their applications
Demonstrate the ability to apply engineering principles to IT problem-solving
Identify and explain the functions of key components of computer hardware and system architecture
Design and manage relational databases using structured query language (SQL)
Develop software solutions using structured and object-oriented programming techniques
Design and implement advanced networking solutions
This course is suitable for learners and professionals who want to develop or advance their careers in IT engineering and related technical fields.
Learners progressing from a Level 4 qualification in IT or a related discipline
Aspiring IT engineers seeking advanced technical knowledge and practical skills
Existing IT practitioners aiming to broaden their expertise
Professionals interested in networking, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and systems management
Individuals preparing for technical, support, or infrastructure-focused roles
Learners seeking an internationally recognised IT engineering qualification
ICTQual AB sets entry expectations for learners joining this qualification to ensure they can cope with Level 5 study and practical technical content.
A minimum of a Level 4 qualification in a related field such as information technology, computer science, software development, or a similar technical discipline
Proficiency in English, minimum age of 16, and a strong understanding of mathematics and problem-solving; prior IT experience is beneficial but not mandatory
This qualification is competence-based and requires learners to demonstrate achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each mandatory unit through approved assessment and verification processes.
Internal assessment by qualified assessors at the Approved Training Centre
Portfolio of evidence covering all learning outcomes and assessment criteria
Evidence may include assignments, projects, reports, worksheets, and candidate-produced work
Professional discussions, observation reports, questioning records, witness testimonies, and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Successful learners can progress into employment, further study, specialist certification, entrepreneurship, and more senior technical roles within the IT sector.
Employment in roles such as IT Engineer, Network Engineer, Cybersecurity Specialist, Software Developer, Systems Administrator, Cloud Engineer, or Database Administrator
Further professional development through specialist certifications such as CCNA, CISSP, CEH, Microsoft Azure, AWS, and CompTIA pathways
Entrepreneurship and IT consulting in areas such as software development, managed IT services, and cybersecurity consulting
Career progression into senior engineering, infrastructure management, project leadership, and specialist fields such as AI, machine learning, blockchain, or IoT
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