Qualifi Diploma

Qualifi Level 4 & Level 5 Diploma in IT-Networking

Equivalent to the 2nd year of a bachelor's degree, for individuals seeking a bachelor's degree pathway in networking.

LevelRQF Level 4 & 5
Credits240 credits (Level 4: 120 + Level 5: 120)
Duration1 Year 3 months (Full-time) / 18 months (Part-time)
Awarded byQualifi ↗
CampusesColombo · Kandy · Batticaloa
Qualifi Level 4 & Level 5 Diploma in IT-Networking The Qualifi Level 4 and Level 5 Diploma in IT-Networking is designed for students and professionals who want to build a strong career pathway in information technology and networking. The Level 4 stage develops foundation knowledge in IT ethics, mathematics and statistics, PC maintenance, operating systems, database concepts, computer graphics, logical networking, and physical networking. The Level 5 stage develops advanced skills in technopreneurship, network security, C#.NET programming, system administration, network routing and switching, and network design and administration. This combined programme helps learners gain practical IT and networking knowledge for employment, professional development, or further higher studies.

Units

Level 4 Units:
• Information Technology and IT Ethics
• Mathematics and Statistics for IT
• PC Maintenance and Operating Systems
• Computer Graphics Editing and Database Concepts
• Logical IT Networking
• Physical IT Networking

Level 5 Units:
• Technopreneurship
• Network Security
• C#.NET Programming
• System Administration
• Network Routing and Switching
• Network Design and Administration

Learning outcomes

• Understand and apply the principles of IT in a range of business environments.
• Understand and apply IT principles in a specific environment.
• Improve employability by understanding the relationship between management theories and practical application in the IT world.
• Analyse problem-solving techniques used in business and industry.
• Select, collect, review, and analyse information from a wide range of sources.
• Effectively use verbal and communication skills.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Manage personal development and growth.
• Understand and apply the principles of IT in a range of business environments.
• Understand and apply IT principles in a specific environment.
• Improve employability by understanding the relationship between management theories and practical application in the IT world.
• Analyse problem-solving techniques used in business and industry.
• Select, collect, review, and analyse information from a wide range of sources.
• Effectively use verbal and communication skills.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Manage personal development and growth.

Eligibility & entry requirements

• Students should have completed O/L or an equivalent qualification.
• Students with A/L, Level 3 qualification, vocational awards, or similar qualifications can apply for the Level 4 stage.
• Students with a Level 4 qualification, Qualifi Level 4, or similar vocational award can apply for the Level 5 stage.
• Students who have spent time in an organisational role and shown capability and drive to develop can apply.
• Students working in relevant fields such as IT, networking, technical support, computer maintenance, system administration, network administration, helpdesk support, or technology-related roles can also apply.
• Students seeking further professional development and work-related skills are encouraged to apply.

🚀 Your career pathway

Where the Networking route can take you — from here to a degree and a career.

1Certificate in Networking
2Diploma in Computer Networking
3CCNA / CCNP
4HND in Computing
5BSc Top-up Degree (UK)

Possible career roles

Network EngineerNetwork AdministratorSystems EngineerInfrastructure EngineerIT Support EngineerCloud Network Engineer

🌍 Opportunities in: Sri Lanka · UK · Middle East

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