Pearson
Level 3
QN: 610/6199/2
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Software Development Technicians (Certificate)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Technical Occupation Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 230 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
3 Units
Guided Hours
230 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Digital Technologies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the fundamentals of digital technologies.2.
- Review the threats to digital systems and their impact on organisations.3.
- Investigate the fundamentals of emerging digital technologies.
2
Programming Solutions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use fundamental concepts of computer programming.2.
- Be able to use data types, data structures and operations in solutions.3.
- Be able to use programming techniques to extend the functionality of programs.4.
- Be able to use validation techniques to improve the accuracy of data and reliability of programs.5.
- Be able to implement meaningful user interfaces to programs.6.
- Be able to use techniques to ensure programs are readable and maintainable.7.
- Be able to apply techniques to ensure program solutions are robust and meet requirements.8.
- Be able to interpret technical documentation and apply the basic principles of software design.9.
- Be able to create the structure of a relational database and apply functions to access the data stored in it.10.
- Investigate issues related to the use of third-party code including artificial intelligence.11.
- Be able to communicate to stakeholders.
3
Software Development within Industry
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore current UK legislation and industry standards that apply to software development.2.
- Investigate the software development life cycle.3.
- Investigate the project life cycle.4.
- Understand the principles of effective teamworking when producing computer programs.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/6199/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Technical Occupation Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2026