This qualification is designed for those who want to gain knowledge of coding. The qualification may also support progression into further study in coding or other topics within the digital sector.
Our online courses are perfect for helping you to improve knowledge, boost your CV, and progress your career. You can choose from an excellent range of subjects.
We'll also provide you with an online support assessor, so you won't be left on your own to figure it all out for yourself. Your support assessor will always be on hand to guide and steer you in the right direction and give you feedback on your assignments.
For more information on eligibility please contact us:
Email: Independent.Learning@escg.ac.uk
Tel: 030 300 39854
Site
Workplace/Other
Level
Level 2
Course Type
Adult
THIS QUALIFICATION AIMS TO:
focus on an introduction to coding within the digital sector.
THE OBJECTIVES OF THIS QUALIFICATION ARE TO ENABLE YOU TO GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF:
principles of coding
the stages of the software development cycle
coding terminology and the key principles of writing code
different coding types
best practices in coding
methods of testing and the DevOps process
effective communication and project management in coding. MANDATORY UNITS:
Unit 01: Understand the principles of coding
Unit 02: Understand terminology used in coding
Unit 03: Understand coding design principles
Unit 04: Understand the processes and practice of coding
Unit 05: Understand the importance of communication and project management in coding
This online course differs to a classroom course, as you will not be taught. Instead, you will study independently, and your progress will be monitored by the support assessor and admin team. The support assessor is available to contact if you have any questions.
The learning materials and all unit assessments for this course is through an online platform (VLE). You will be required to complete 100% of the unit assessment questions by a set deadline.
NCFE Level 2 Certificate
Additional qualification information about this learning aim can be viewed on the NCFE page which will give you more of an in depth overview.
Please note that some of the Level 2 courses may be fully funded* if you are unemployed or earn under the low-income threshold of £25,000 or less (annual gross salary).
(*subject to postcode check)
*We will use your postcode to determine if you live in an area we can fund with a fee waiver. If your postcode is devolved** then you may decide to waive your funding rights and proceed with self-funding.
**There are currently 12 areas with mayoral devolution in England: Greater London, West Midlands, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Tees Valley, West of England, York and North Yorkshire, East Midlands, and the North East.
We are also unable to support with funding with a fee waiver if you live in Wales, Scotland or Ireland.
For more information on eligibility please contact us:
Email: Independent.Learning@escg.ac.uk
Tel: 030 300 39854
KEY COURSE DETAILS
Study method: online study
Course length: 4 months
Recommended study per week: 8 hours
COURSE FEE^:
£0 if eligible for fee waiver*
FUNDING OPTIONS:
Fee waiver:
Unemployed and low wage waivers Students who are unemployed and receipt of certain benefits, or students who are employed/self-employed and earn less than £25,000 annual gross salary, may be eligible for a waiver of tuition and/or exam fees. Note that students aged 19-23 may not be eligible if they are studying their first level 2 (subject to postcode check).
SELF-FUNDING
Staged Payments – for courses of over 12 weeks and £200, students can pay in 4 instalments of, the first taken as a deposit on enrolment (via BACS or Debit/Credit Card).
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Essential:
*Access to a device (laptop/PC/tablet) the minimum recommended study time per week (study via a mobile device isn’t advised)
*Internet access
*Demonstrate good standard of written English
Our online courses have weekly start dates. Please apply for the current displayed date and our Team will contact you with start date options.