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NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Coding Practices
Ref:
603/5793/9
Sector:
Information and Communication Technology
Features:
Learning Resources Available
Registration & certification fee:
£77.00
Level:
Level 3
Minimum entry age:
16
GLH:
180
TQT:
260
Credit value:
N/a
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This qualification has been allocated UCAS points. Please refer to the UCAS website for further details of the points allocation and the most up-to-date information.
About this qualification?
The purpose of the NCFE Level 3 in Coding Practices is to provide learners with sector awareness. It will provide the learner with a chance to develop knowledge and skills relating to coding practices with the view to seeking employment or proceeding to further study in this area.
Who is it suitable for?
Those looking to consolidate their knowledge of coding and learn practical skills which can be used to seek work or proceed into study at Level 4.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners should have completed a Level 2 qualification in either IT or Coding.
How is this qualification structured?
To be awarded the Level 3 Certificate in Coding Practices, learners must successfully complete 5 mandatory units.
How is it assessed?
Internally assessed and externally quality assured portfolio of evidence.
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.
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our funding page.
Support materials
Mandatory qualification information
Qualification specification (PDF | 435 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 462 KB)
Qualification factsheet (PDF | 107 KB)
Learner guidance
Learner overview (PDF | 97 KB)
Support Handbook
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Teaching materials
Learning Curve Group resources
Price
Refer to external link
Unit breakdown
Mandatory units
Coding Requirements and Planning (M/618/0976)
Understand Coding Design (A/618/0978)
Implementation of Coding (F/618/0979)
Software Testing (T/618/0980)
Understand Deployment, Maintenance and Configuration Management (A/618/0981)