Higher National Level 4 Flex - Networking
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
This Higher National Level 4 Flex – Networking program provides a comprehensive understanding of computer networking, including operations, protocols, security, and hardware/software configuration. Delivered through blended learning, it awards a Certificate of Unit Credit for completing individual modules and an HNC upon completing eight units.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This Higher National Level 4 Flex – Networking program is a short course offered as part of a longer HNC program or as a standalone module. It uses blended learning, combining face-to-face and online sessions. Students will learn to configure and install hardware and software to understand networking systems. The course covers Local Area Networking (LAN), Wide Area Networking (WAN), and their evolution into large-scale networks, as well as IP data network protocols. Upon completion, students will be able to install, operate, and troubleshoot small networks, including the functioning of IP data networks, routers, switching technologies, IP routing technologies, IP services, and basic troubleshooting. The qualification gained is a Generic award - no awarding body, Non regulated provision, Level 4, ICT for Users.
Outline:
The program's content includes network design and configuration, network protocols and models, and networking hardware and software. The duration is 12 weeks, starting in September 2025, and is delivered part-time at the David Hockney Building. The course is comprised of individual units, each worth 15 credits. Completing one, two, or three modules results in a Certificate of Unit Credit (CoUC). Completion of 8 units awards an HNC. Students can progress to other units and then onto an HNC or HND.
Assessment:
Assessment methods include written assignments, group work, and individual and group presentations.
Teaching:
The teaching method is blended learning, a combination of face-to-face and online delivery sessions.
Other:
The program is delivered as a short course, potentially as part of a longer HNC program. Successful completion of individual units leads to a Certificate of Unit Credit (CoUC), and completion of 8 units leads to an HNC. Students can progress to further units and then onto an HNC or HND. The course is tagged with keywords: Adult, Computer, Computers, Computing, Digital, IT, Programming.
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