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Level 5 Extended Diploma · Diploma
Level 5 Extended Diploma in IT – Networking
Twelve fixed subjects, nothing to choose, and a clear arc from logical and physical networking up to routing, switching and whole-estate design. Qualifi states the position without hedging: all twelve are mandatory to receive 240 credits.
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Ofqual, on the RQF
240 at Level 5
12, all mandatory
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Programme at a Glance
Official titleQualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in IT-Networking
Qualification number610/3475/7 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework
Size240 credits at Level 5. This is the one page in Qualifi's IT range that states the figure in its own prose — "all 12 units are mandatory to receive 240 credits" — which is useful, because the overview paragraph shared across these awards still says 120
StructureEvery subject is compulsory. There is no optional group and no decision for you to make
The networking subjectsLogical IT Networking · Physical IT Networking · Network Routing and Switching · Network Design and Administration
The other eightInformation Technology and IT Ethics · Mathematics and Statistics for IT · PC Maintenance and Operating Systems · Computer Graphics Editing and Database Concepts · Technopreneurship · Network Security · C#.NET Programming · System Administration
Note: Duration will be based on your experience and it can be advanced bachelors too which differs from prospects to prospects
Programme Overview
About this Programme
Networks have a habit of being understood in pieces. Someone knows how to crimp a cable, someone else configures switches, a third person drew the topology years ago and has left. Studying the subject properly means seeing it as one thing, from the physical layer up to a design that somebody can hand over.
That arc is visible in the published subject list. Logical IT networking and physical IT networking establish how networks are reasoned about and how they are actually built. System administration covers keeping the machines on them running. Network routing and switching deals with moving traffic between them. Network design and administration asks you to plan the whole thing.
Seven further subjects surround that arc, and they are the same ones Qualifi puts beneath every IT award it runs at this level: the ethics and principles of the field, the maths and statistics behind it, hardware and operating systems, graphics work with database concepts, security, development in C#.NET, and a subject on building a technology business. Nothing is optional. Qualifi writes that all twelve are mandatory to receive 240 credits, under number 610/3475/7.
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Why Choose
Why Choose This Programme?
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A deliberate progression
From logical and physical networking at the start through to routing, switching and full network design.
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Nothing left to chance
Twelve compulsory subjects mean no gaps created by a choice you made before you knew enough to make it.
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Design, not just configuration
Network design and administration asks you to plan an estate rather than only operate one.
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System administration included
The machines on the network are covered too, which is how the job usually works in practice.
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Security alongside
Network security is one of the twelve, so defence is taught with the infrastructure rather than after it.
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A stated credit position
Qualifi writes the 240-credit figure directly into this page, which its sister awards do not.
An internationally recognised pathway awarded by Qualifi.
What You'll Learn
Learning Outcomes
Understand and apply IT principles across a range of business settings
Apply those principles inside one particular working environment
See how management thinking translates into IT practice, and improve your employability through it
Analyse problem-solving techniques used in business and industry
Select, collate, review and analyse information from many sources
Communicate clearly in speech and writing
Work alone and as part of a team
Manage your own development and growth
Career Opportunities
Where This Degree Can Take You
A Qualifi Level 6 Diploma in a related area
The final year of a higher education qualification or degree in a related area, subject to acceptance by the awarding institution
Employment in an associated profession
Programme Structure
Your Journey, Year by Year
A structured curriculum that builds from foundations through to advanced study.
Part 1 — General IT grounding
The shared foundation across Qualifi's IT range.
- Information Technology and IT Ethics
- Mathematics and Statistics for IT
- PC Maintenance and Operating Systems
- Computer Graphics Editing and Database Concepts
Part 2 — Networks and the machines on them
Where the specialism begins.
- Logical IT Networking
- Physical IT Networking
- System Administration
- Network Security
Part 3 — Moving traffic and designing estates
The upper half of the specialism, plus the commercial subject.
- Network Routing and Switching
- Network Design and Administration
- C#.NET Programming
- Technopreneurship
- 240 credits
- Certificated by Qualifi
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The University
Qualifi
Your Learning Partner
Why Study Through Maverick?
Students receive:
Centre reviews readiness and support needs
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
No option decisions to navigate
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Teaching from an approved centre
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Assessment against eight published outcomes
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Qualifi certification
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Centre-set schedule
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Why Networking Skills Travel Well in the Gulf
Connectivity projects need people
National broadband and smart city programmes require network engineers at every level.
In-house teams are common
Many regional organisations run their own networks rather than outsourcing, keeping these skills in demand.
No ambiguity about the content
With every subject fixed, you know exactly what an employer is getting when they see the certificate.
Vendor exams are separate
Cisco and similar certifications are not included. Treat them as a parallel investment.
Confirm cost locally
No fee is published by the awarding body. Approved centres in the region set their own.
Our Network
Diverse Alumni
Join professionals across leading organizations worldwide
Graduates placing at world-class organisations across aviation, energy, finance and government
Join our growing global network of industry leaders
Faculty Voice
Insights From Industry Experts
Real-world perspectives from the minds shaping global business education
Germany
Faculty Insight • 01
Prof. Alexander Schmidt
Alexander is a leader in AI and cloud integration, specializing in ethical AI strategy and financial services. He develops courses on Machine Learning, NLP, and AI ethics, driving tech business growth.
British
Faculty Insight • 02
Prof. Dr. David Mark Holliman
Dr. David Holliman, an educator with 15+ years of experience, is Chairman of Holliman Holdings, managing business operations in tourism, trading, asset management, and education
Jordan
Faculty Insight • 03
Prof. Dr. Othman Abu Khurma
Dr. Othman Abu Khurma, a passionate science educator with 18 years' experience in Jordan and the GCC, excels in designing engaging teaching materials, fostering dynamic discussions, enhancing learning for educators and students.
Switzerland
Faculty Insight • 04
Prof. Steve Alban Tineo
Prof. Steve, a global leader and entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience, delivers corporate training and academic courses on negotiation, conflict resolution, mediation, and cross-cultural communication.
slovakia
Faculty Insight • 05
Prof. Veronika Knight
Veronika Knight delivers practical, human-centered learning experiences for corporate teams across the UAE and GCC. Her approach focuses on developing soft skills and encouraging meaningful behavioural change, helping learners apply their knowledge with confidence in the workplace.
Canada
Faculty Insight • 06
Shyma Mohaisen
Shyma brings over 10 years of teaching experience and a background at Microsoft, combining academic expertise with practical industry insights to support learners’ professional growth.
India
Faculty Insight • 07
Prof. Dr. Shanmugan Joghee
Dr. Shanmugan brings over 26 years of experience in management education and research across India and the UAE, with expertise in marketing, international business, research methods, and digital transformation.
Ukrainian
Faculty Insight • 08
Prof. Yana Nikitina
Prof. Yana Nikitina is an accomplished economist, lecturer, and researcher with a PhD in Economics and a Master’s in Education Leadership. She brings extensive experience in teaching Economics, Finance, Accounting, and Business, with a strong commitment to student-centred learning, research excellence, and professional development.
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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all twelve subjects really compulsory?
Yes, and Qualifi says so in as many words on the qualification page: all twelve are mandatory to receive 240 credits. There is no optional group and no decision for you to make. If you would rather choose part of your programme, Qualifi's general information technology award at the same level offers two options at each stage instead.
How much of it is actually about networks?
Four of the twelve subjects are networking proper — logical, physical, routing and switching, and design and administration. System administration and network security sit close by. The remaining six are shared general IT: ethics, maths and statistics, PC maintenance, graphics and databases, programming, and the entrepreneurship subject. So expect roughly half the programme to be general rather than specialist, and plan accordingly if you were expecting a pure networking course.
Why does the overview mention elective choices?
Because Qualifi uses one overview paragraph across all four of its IT awards at this level, and that paragraph was written with the general version in mind. It does not describe this qualification, where nothing is optional. We are pointing it out rather than repeating it, because reading that sentence and expecting choice here would set you up for a surprise.
Does it cover Cisco or similar certifications?
No alignment with any vendor programme is published by Qualifi, so none should be assumed. The content plainly overlaps with what vendor certifications address — routing, switching, network design — but overlap is not the same as recognition or exemption. Vendor certifications run their own examinations on their own syllabuses. Many network engineers hold both kinds of credential; plan for them separately.
What is technopreneurship doing in a networking qualification?
It is part of the compulsory second-stage set shared across all of Qualifi's IT awards at this level, so it arrives with the family rather than being chosen for this specialism. The reasoning is not unreasonable: technical people who understand how a business is started and run make better decisions about cost and priority. If you want nothing but networks, know that this subject is in the programme.
Can I get in without qualifications?
Qualifi lists none as mandatory. Three things are published: an age floor of eighteen, an English standard of IELTS 6 or its equivalent for non-native speakers, and two supporting references, ideally with an academic among them. Your centre then forms its own view about whether you can cope with the material. Self-taught network engineers are exactly the kind of applicant this structure suits.
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