Qualification factsheet

Qualification overview

Qualification title NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Coding
Qualification number (QN) 603/5854/3
Total qualification time (TQT): 255 Guided learning hours (GL) 155
Entry requirements: This qualification is designed for learners who are looking to gain an introduction to coding. It will support the learner to progress into further study and support those interested in progressing to
employment in a coding or IT related role.

About this qualification

This qualification is designed for learners 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.

Qualification structure

To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully complete 5 mandatory units only.

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

Assessment

This is a knowledge and skills-based qualification with an internally assessed and externally quality assured portfolio of evidence.

Progression opportunities

The objectives of this qualification are to enable the learner 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

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

Level 3 Certificate in Coding Practices
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in IT User Skills
Level 3 Certificate in Programming.