NCFE
Level 3
QN: 610/0522/8
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NCFE Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Blockchain
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCFE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 185 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
NCFE
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
185 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Blockchain challenges
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the environmental impact of blockchain2 Know about challenges in relation to scale, speed and storage of blockchain3 Know about regulation and legislation in relation to blockchain and crypto assets
2
Blockchain opportunities
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand how business can be supported by blockchain2 Know how blockchain works with other technologies3 Know about non-fungible tokens (NFTs)4 Know how blockchain could support communities
3
Introduction to blockchain
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Know about the purpose of blockchain2 Understand the key concepts of blockchain3 Know how blockchain works
4
Introduction to the use of programming for blockchain
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Know about programming languages2 Understand basic programming concepts3 Know about methods of testing code4 Be able to create a solution to a set problem
5
Understanding security practices in blockchain
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the basics of cryptography2 Know about transactions in blockchain3 Understand how consensus mechanisms validate ledgers
6
Understanding smart contracts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Know about types of smart contracts and their uses2 Know the purpose of smart contracts3 Understand the application of blockchain for securing data and value4 Understand how to create a smart contract5 Know how to deploy and execute a smart contract
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/0522/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NCFE
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2022
- Operational End
- Jul 2026