Diploma level 5
Purpose
A diploma at level 5 qualifies individuals with in-depth technical or theoretical knowledge and skills within a specific field of work or study.
Credit requirements
This diploma has a minimum of 120 credits at level 4 or above, including at least 72 credits at level 5 or above.
Outcomes
A graduate of a level 5 diploma is able to:
- demonstrate in-depth technical or theoretical knowledge in a specific field of work or study and understanding of the underpinning concepts and key principles
- customise an approach for completing moderately complex or unfamiliar activities
- apply problem-solving techniques to generate solutions for moderately complex problems
- lead the creation of a collaborative group or team culture
- communicate moderately complex information and share ideas with an unknown audience using an appropriate communication medium and method
- work in a dynamic environment
- take responsibility for managing activities and projects and managing others in workplace contexts.
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Diploma level 6
Purpose
A diploma at level 6 qualifies individuals with specialised technical or theoretical knowledge and skills in specialised/strategic contexts.
Credit requirements
This diploma has a minimum of 120 credits at level 5 or above, including at least 72 credits at level 6 or above.
Outcomes
A graduate of a level 6 diploma is able to:
- demonstrate specialised technical or theoretical knowledge in a specific field of work or study and understanding of the underpinning concepts and key principles
- develop new methods for completing moderately complex or unfamiliar activities
- adapt problem-solving techniques to generate solutions for moderately complex problems
- lead a group or team on moderately complex projects and motivate others
- communicate moderately complex information and share ideas with a range of audiences using customised communication media and methods
- work in a dynamic environment with some ambiguity
- take responsibility for leading and managing activities and projects, and leading and managing one or more teams in workplace contexts.
Diploma level 7
Purpose
A diploma at level 7 qualifies individuals with specialist technical knowledge and skills within a niche area or specialist context.
A programme of study leading to a level 7 diploma builds on significant prior achievement within the same or a related area of study.
Credit requirements
This diploma has a minimum of 120 credits at level 5 or above, including at least 72 credits at level 7 or above.
Entry
Open to those who have achieved 120 credits at level 5 or above or equivalent, within the same or a related area of study.
Outcomes
A graduate of a level 7 diploma is able to:
- demonstrate broad knowledge of a range of technical or theoretical concepts and a systematic understanding of an area of professional practice or body of knowledge
- apply highly developed skills and specialised methods to perform complex activities
- examine an area of professional practice or body of knowledge and generate solutions for complex problems
- lead or collaborate within a group or team on cross-functional projects and motivate others
- communicate complex information and share insights with a range of audiences using optimised communication media and methods
- work in a dynamic environment with frequent ambiguity
- take responsibility for own professional practice and development.