Gateway Qualifications
    Level 3
    QN: 603/6772/6
    Curriculum Active

    Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Software Development

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Gateway Qualifications. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 294 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    Gateway Qualifications
    Syllabus Units
    7 Units
    Guided Hours
    294 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    JavaScript

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the use of JavaScript in web development.2.
    • Be able to use JavaScript in web pages.
    2

    Maths for Computing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to apply matrix methods.2.
    • Be able to apply sequences and series, probability and recursion
    • Be able to apply number systems
    • Be able to interpret data.
    3

    Object Oriented Programming

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the features of object oriented programming.2.
    • Be able to use tools and techniques of an object oriented programming language
    • Be able to design and develop an object oriented program to meet requirements.4.
    • Be able to test and document an object oriented program.
    4

    Programming Implementation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand programming languages.2.
    • Understand how programming is implemented.3.
    • Understand the importance of good programming practices.4.
    • Understand functional and non-functional requirements in programming
    5

    Robot Technology

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the operating, design and control principles of different types of robots.2.
    • Understand the legal and ethical issues in the development and use of robots.3.
    • Be able to design and develop an operating program for a robot
    • Understand hazards and health, safety and maintenance requirements associated with robots.
    6

    Software Testing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand software testing.2.
    • Be able to develop and implement a test plan.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/6772/6
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    Gateway Qualifications
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Dec 2020