Software Development - Level 3 Diploma

L3 Diploma In Software Development

This qualification was developed in consultation with industry experts and is awarded by Gateway Qualifications to ensure its relevance to roles in the tech sector.

• Course Information

  • Course Code

    XDD3COD

  • Learner Aim Reference

    60367738

  • Price

    Funding available, please contact our adult team for further information

  • Attendance Pattern

    Daytime or Evening

  • Course Level

    Level 3

  • Study Mode

    Online

  • Course Location

    Online

  • Start Date

    14/12/2023
    17/04/2024
    04/09/2024
    06/09/2024
    10/09/2024

  • Age Group

    Adults (19+)

  • Course Duration

    1 year

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• Overview

  This qualification will:

  • Prepare learners to progress to a higher level qualification in the same sector
  • Provide additional skills to those working in tech-adjacent roles
  • Prepare learners for employment in the digital, creative and other industries where they can develop their technical skills further
  • Provide additional skills to enhance learner apprenticeships.

  *The course is FREE if:

  • you are unemployed, looking for work and in receipt of an approved benefit.
  • if you are employed and earning less than £25,000 per year, before tax.

  There is also an option to set up a payment plan, to pay in 4 consecutive monthly payments. You could apply for an Advanced Learner Loan for this course, also. Please contact the adult education team today to find out more about the prices of the course.

  Start date: Week commencing 09/09/2024 OR week commencing 06/01/2025.

• Entry Requirements

  You will be required to undergo a coding challenge issued by The Code Institute and would need to score a minimum of 70% in order to enrol on the course.

• How will I be assessed?

  Each module is completed with a summative assessment which tests the learner’s understanding of the material covered and their ability to apply it in a real world setting. The assessments are baked-into the programme, learners submit their assessment to the college for evaluation.

• Progression Pathway

  On successful completion of the course, you will be provided with the Diploma in Software Development, awarded by Gateway Qualifications. You may also wish to further develop your skills and knowledge by plying to our Level 5 Diploma in Web Development.

• Programme Specification

  The course comprises the following units:

  • Project Management
  • Programming Implementation
  • JavaScript
  • Robot Technology
  • Maths for Computing
  • Software Testing
  • Object Oriented Programming
• Delivery Method - Online

  This course is currently delivered fully online. This is under regular review and any changes will be updated here.