Navan VTOS Introduction to Coding and Web Design
- Course Code:
- Award:
- QQI - Level 5
Course Aim
This is an IT based course, incorporating a full QQI Level 5 Software Development award. The course aims to instruct students in the core principles of coding and web design. This award also gives you the opportunity to apply for our Erasmus+ programme, which offers learners a chance to complete their work placement in Malaga in Spain for two weeks in April.
You will learn to write computer programs and gain experience coding in a number of languages including, SQL, HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
You will learn to design, build and maintain websites, and create interactive web applications.
This course is aimed at those who:
– wish to pursue further studies in Computer Science in Further and/or Higher Education
– are seeking employment in the computer industry.
VTOS Navan has established strong links with TU Dublin, Blanchardstown where some of our past students are studying:
– Digital Forensics & Cyber-Security
– Learn + Work Higher Cert. in Networking Technologies
– Computer Science
Course Content
Work Experience
Communications Level 5
Web Authoring
The Internet
Software Architecture
Fundamentals Of Object Oriented Programming
Maths For Information Technology
Mobile Technologies
Requirements
- Education: NFQ Level 4 or equivalent when accessing a Level 5 programme. CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English
- Aptitude: The learner will have the capacity to take responsibility for their own learning within the managed environment provided by the training provider.
- Previous Experience: The learner may be progressing onto this programme from community education, Youthreach, second level education or other formal or informal learning. The learner may or may not have had a positive experience of education in the past but will have expressed an interest in learning new things and practicing new skills. It is expected that the learner will have a range of learning styles, strengths and needs related to the programme.