KEY COURSE DETAILS

Course code: 8272/010
Study method: Online
Course length: 7 months
Recommended study per week: 8-10 hours

AIMS OF THE COURSE

The objectives of this qualification are to enable learners to:

• understand the stages of the software development lifecycle, software methodologies and how working as a team contributes to effective software delivery
• understand the purpose and use of coding standards, coding principles and practices and coding design processes
• write and debug interpreted and compiled code distinguishing the different coding solutions
• fix bugs using appropriate techniques and reflect on how bugs can be prevented
• understand deployment, configuration management and version control systems.

WHO IS IT SUITABLE FOR?

This qualification is designed for learners who want to increase their knowledge, skills and understanding of coding. Successful completion of the required units will allow the learner to develop in-depth knowledge, skills and understanding of coding practices. It will also support progression into relevant employment and further study in coding.

HOW IS THIS QUALIFICATION STRUCTURED?

To achieve this qualification, you’ll need to complete 4 mandatory units:

• Unit 01 Coding requirements and planning
• Unit 02 Understand coding design
• Unit 03 Implementation of coding
• Unit 04 Software testing
• Unit 05 Understand deployment, maintenance and configuration management

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?

To achieve the Level 3 Certificate in Coding Practices, learners must successfully demonstrate their achievement of all learning outcomes of the units as detailed in the qualification specification.

WHAT RELATED QUALIFICATIONS CAN YOU PROGRESS TO?

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

• Level 4 Certificate in IT
• Level 4 Diploma in Software Development
• Software Development Technician apprenticeship

WHICH TYPE OF JOB ROLES CAN YOU APPLY FOR ON COMPLETION?

By completing the qualification, learners will develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles of coding, which could support progression onto appropriate qualifications, and into relevant employment in a related sector.

COURSE FEE:

£941 - Advanced Learner Loan or Self-funded
£0 - Fully funded (National Skills Fund)

FUNDING OPTIONS

FULLY FUNDED (NATIONAL SKILLS FUND)

This course is fully funded providing you meet the below eligibility criteria:

• 19+ years old
• Don’t currently hold a Level 3 qualification OR earn under the National Living Wage (£18,525)
• Lived in the UK for 3+ years and currently resident in England

LOAN FUNDED (ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN)

This course is Advanced Learner Loan funded providing you meet the below eligibility criteria:

• 19+ years old
• Lived in the UK for 3+ years and currently resident in England

This Government loan will be paid directly to the college and is linked to your attendance.

You will start to repay your loan when you start to earn over £25,000 per annum (correct at time of posting).

For more information about Advanced Learner Loans visit:
Advanced Leaner Loan Guide to Terms and Conditions for courses starting on or after 1st August 2023

SELF-FUNDING

Staged Payments – for courses of over 12 weeks and £200, students can pay in instalments.