Level 3 Award
in Mobile Communications
Level 3 Award could transfer 20 credits and full tuition fees to Level 3 Diploma programs of SIMI Swiss.
Level 3 Award in Mobile Communications
The aim of this award is to explain the growth of mobile communication and how it has changed everyday life and to provide learners with an understanding of the functionality that underpins key business and e-commerce uses
Could transfer 20 credits and full tuition fee to the Level 3 Diploma in Information Technology of SIMI Swiss.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand the uses and features of mobile communication devices.
- 1.1 Differentiate between different types of mobile communication device
- 1.2 Describe the main features of different types of mobile communication devices
- 1.3 Evaluate usage of modern mobile communication devices.
2. Understand the communication technologies used in mobile devices. .
- 2.1 Discuss various transmission technologies used by mobile communication devices.
- 2.2 Evaluate the need for various standards and protocols used by mobile communication devices.
- 2.3 Describe how wireless mobile communication technologies are benefitting businesses.
3. Understand the implications of mobile communications technology.
- 3.1 Assess the benefits of mobile devices in workplace.
- 3.2 Evaluate social and legal implications of using mobile technologies.
- 3.3 Discuss the health implications of long exposer to mobile technologies.
Topics:
Understand types and features of wireless devices
Course Coverage
- Devices: mobile phones, digital cordless phones, PDAs, laptops, palmtops, RFID devices.
- Features: video link, texting, internet access, email, picture messaging, GPS tracking, geocaching, synchronisation, cloud storage.
Explore uses of wireless devices
Course Coverage
- Business: email, word processing, conferencing, calendar management.
- Specialist: graphic design, bespoke software, monetary transactions, service management.
- Personal: online gaming, messaging, web browsing.
Understand transmission technology and wireless networking
Course Coverage
- Transmission technology:
- Types: infrared, Bluetooth, WiFi, GSM, GPRS, 2.5G, 3G.
- Data transfer rates and effective ranges.
- Standards and protocols:
- 802.11 for WiFi, IrDA for infrared, wireless access protocols, SMS protocols.
- Wireless networking:
- Wireless access points (hotspots), wireless network adaptors.
- Protection: wireless encryption methods (WEP, WPA, AES, EAP); interference management.
- Communication: email, conferencing, file transfer.
Evaluate benefits and social implications of wireless technology
Course Coverage
- Benefits: efficiency in group communication, information sharing, paperless working.
- Social implications:
- Human interaction: text messaging, multimedia messaging, emails, virtual offices.
- Health issues: posture, RSI, eye strain.
- Environmental effects: visual impact of phone masts, disposal of components, illegal imagery.
Understand legal implications and disadvantages of wireless technology
Course Coverage
- Legal implications:
- Data security: accidental loss, theft.
- Hacking activities: wardriving, piggybacking, packet sniffing.
- Disadvantages:
- Effective range of equipment, interference, perceived health hazards (e.g., radiation).
Indicative reading list
- Greengard, S. (2015) The Internet of Things. MIT Press
- Shah, M. (2014) Mobile Working: technologies and business strategies. Routledge
- Rowles, D. (2014) Mobile Marketing: how mobile technology is revolutionizing marketing, Communications and advertising. Kogan Page
After graduating with Level 3 Award, students receive all certified documents from the SIMI Swiss.
Certified Documents:
- e-Certificate from the Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss).
- Hard copy certificate from the Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss) – Optional.
- Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) certified from SIMI Swiss for credit and tuition fee transfer.
Because the program is accredited and recognized, students can easily use certified in the working environment and have many opportunities for career advancement. In addition, in case if you want to study for a SIMI degree or university partner degree, students can convert all credits and the full paid tuition fee.
The SIMI Swiss’ Level 3 Award means:
The SIMI Swiss Level 3 Award is a qualification at the foundational level and is equivalent to the following:
- Level 3 Certificate of the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) in the UK
- Level 6 Certificate of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
- Level 3 Certificate of the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW)
- Level 3 Certificate of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
- Level 4 Certificate of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
- Level 3 Certificate of the ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF)
- Level 4 Certificate of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF)
After graduating with Level 3 Award, students receive all certified documents from the SIMI Swiss.
Certified Documents:
- e-Certificate from the Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss).
- Hard copy certificate from the Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss) – Optional.
- Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) certified from SIMI Swiss for credit and tuition fee transfer.
Because the program is accredited and recognized, students can easily use certified in the working environment and have many opportunities for career advancement. In addition, in case if you want to study for a SIMI degree or university partner degree, students can convert all credits and the full paid tuition fee.
The SIMI Swiss’ Level 3 Award means:
The SIMI Swiss Level 3 Award is a qualification at the foundational level and is equivalent to the following:
- Level 3 Certificate of the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) in the UK
- Level 6 Certificate of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
- Level 3 Certificate of the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW)
- Level 3 Certificate of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
- Level 4 Certificate of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
- Level 3 Certificate of the ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF)
- Level 4 Certificate of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF)
Students can convert all credits and the full tuition fee when participating in the SIMI Swiss and/or University Partners academic programs if they want to study for an academic degree.
Credits transfer:
Learners can accumulate 20 credits from the Level 3 Award program when participating in the Level 3 Diploma program. Please see the credit transfer policy HERE
Tuition fee transfer:
When participating in the Level 3 Diploma program, students who have graduated 1 Level 3 Award will receive a discount of full tuition fee which you paid. Please see the tuition fee transfer HERE
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