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Level 2 Award in Understanding Coding

The Level 2 Award in Understanding Coding offered by OXQUAL introduces learners to core programming concepts, logical thinking, syntax, algorithms, debugging, functions, simple data structures and practical coding exercises.

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Overview

About this qualification

The Level 2 Award in Understanding Coding offered by OXQUAL introduces learners to core programming concepts, logical thinking, syntax, algorithms, debugging, functions, simple data structures and practical coding exercises.

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Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.

Curriculum

What you'll cover

Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:

  1. Introduction to Coding
  2. Programming Terminology
  3. Programming-Language Awareness
  4. Python Awareness
  5. JavaScript Awareness
  6. Variables
  7. Data Types
  8. Operators
  9. Program Structure
  10. Flowcharts
  11. Pseudocode
  12. Algorithm Design
  13. Conditional Statements
  14. For Loops
  15. While Loops
  16. Functions
  17. Scope Awareness
  18. Debugging
  19. Error Handling
  20. Arrays and Lists
  21. Code Documentation
  22. Practical Coding Exercises
Who this qualification is designed for
Audience
Audience

Who it's designed for

This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:

  • Beginners in Computing
  • Students entering Programming
  • Learners developing Digital Skills
  • Individuals preparing for Software Development study
Benefits of this qualification
Benefits
Benefits

What you'll gain

Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:

  • Develop basic coding knowledge.
  • Strengthen logical and algorithmic thinking.
  • Improve debugging skills.
  • Develop simple program-writing competence.
  • Improve technical documentation.
  • Support progression into intermediate programming.
Assessment

How this qualification is assessed

The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.

  • Assessment Type: Written examination, coding project and viva.
  • Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied coding tasks, project submission and oral defence.
  • Total Questions: 50 theory questions plus 1 coding project and 1 viva.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 4–6 weeks (80–100 hours total).
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