National Diploma In Information and Communication Technology (NVQ L5) - Part Time

National Diploma in Information and Communication Technology - NVQ Level 5 is a part-time qualification designed for individuals seeking to strengthen their technical and managerial capabilities in the ICT sector while continuing their employment.

This programme is ideal for working professionals who find it difficult to commit to full-time study, as well as students who have completed NVQ Level 4 with LAVTC and wish to progress towards a Diploma or Degree certification from the same institute.

Course Duration and Study Mode

• 12 months, part-time, Totalling 1980 hours of study
• Classes held Saturday to Sunday, 8.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
• Includes online classes on selected evenings, plus additional sessions during public, bank and mercantile holidays

Entry Qualifications

Applicants must hold an ICT-related NVQ Level 3 or Level 4 qualification, including any of the following:

• Computer Hardware Technician - NVQ L4
• Computer Network Technician - NVQ L4
• Computer Graphic Designer - NVQ L4
• Computer Application Assistant - NVQ L3
• ICT - NVQ L4

Instructors

Sessions are delivered by qualified university lecturers together with professionals experienced in the private and public ICT industry, ensuring a balance of academic depth and practical, workplace-relevant instruction.

Course Overview

This NVQ Level 5 diploma comprises eleven syllabus modules covering software development alongside managerial execution topics in information, communication and project management. The programme is intended to help build a skilled, professional ICT workforce to meet both national and international industry demand.

Throughout the course, students undertake research assignments across different technology platforms to strengthen their practical expertise. The teaching approach draws on real workplace scenarios, helping learners build the confidence needed for managerial-level acceptance within their chosen field of employment.

Learning Outcomes

By studying this diploma, students will:

• Develop skilled performance and expertise based on the course-related module platforms
• Understand methods and theories relevant to key research areas in ICT
• Gain first-hand, practical experience towards becoming an expert in their chosen field of study

On successful completion, graduates will be positioned to:

• Secure skill acquisition and expertise suited to managerial-level roles with government and private sector employers
• Develop stronger interpersonal and people-management expertise

Course Contents (K72C001, NVQ L5)

Semester 1

• User requirements for software solutions
• System analysis and design
• Mathematics for computing
• Digital electronics and computer architecture
• Object oriented programming concepts
• Data structures and algorithms
• Website design and hosting
• Creative design for print media
• Workplace communications management

Semester 2

• Software testing and quality assurance
• Web application development
• Database management system
• Multimedia production
• Computer networks
• Cyber security and cloud computing
• Developing mobile apps
• Workplace information management
• Planning and scheduling work at the workplace

Accreditation and Institutional Recognition

Lalith Athulathmudali Vocational Training Centre is accredited by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC). The centre operates under the National Youth Services Council and the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

This diploma offers a structured pathway for ICT professionals to formalise their skills, expand their technical knowledge across software and network domains, and build the managerial competencies needed to advance within the industry.

Send Inquiry

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