Coding Practices - Level 3 (Adults)
at Newham College of Further Education, London · college
What the college says
This course aims to: focus on the study of coding, within the Information and Communication Technology sector offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge provide opportunities to acquire a number of practical and technical skills. 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. Throughout this qualification, we use the term ‘coding’ which is also known as ‘programming’.
What you need to get on
You will need to have L2 in Information and Communication Technology or equivalent, and at least 5 GCSE grades 9-4, including English language, literature and maths.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
East Ham Campus
East Ham Campus High Street South, Newham, E6 6ER
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Start dates
- 4 January 2027 · Newham
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