COMPUTING LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA - SPECIFICATION
The qualification at Level 2 has two assessment components both of which cover the full content of the qualifications.
- Coursework assessed in terms of competence in practical areas where knowledge and understanding can be applied in real and motivating contexts.
- An externally set and externally marked examination to assess knowledge and understanding that underpins user competence.
The Level 3 Diploma in Open Systems Computing requires all five units and a grading examination drawn from all the units and associated under-pinning knowledge. The qualification is graded across 6 levels from A*- E with A* the highest grade equating to 80%+ of the available marks and grade E equating to a minimum of 50%. Candidates that complete the coursework to the appropriate standard at Level 3 will carry forward 30 marks. Those that achieve 20 more marks from the exam will be awarded a grade E (50%). 55% for a grade D, 60% for grade C, 70% for grade B, 75% for grade A and 80% or more for A*.
Link to the 5 mandatory Units