Gateway Qualifications Level 5 Diploma in Web Application Development

Rules of Combination

Learners must achieve all 4 mandatory units.

This qualification is graded at unit and qualification level.

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Units

Internal quality assessor requirements

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What is the purpose of this qualification?

The qualification purpose is to upskill those already working in a website development role but also to offer learners with no previous experience in programming a pathway to employment in this occupational area.

The qualification will be awarded to learners who successfully achieve an approved combination of units through a portfolio of evidence that has been successfully verified and monitored through Gateway Qualifications’ Quality Assurance process.

Achievement is therefore determined by successful completion of unit assessment with no further requirement for additional/summative assessment.

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What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?

• knowledge and skills in the design, development and testing of code solutions to information processing problems
• competence in the application of frameworks and code libraries to optimise the production and testing of code solutions
• knowledge and understanding of systems for storing data and acquire skills in accessing and integrating data from various sources
• an understanding of the characteristics of user interfaces and implement solutions that meet user requirements
• competence in the deployment of web-based information systems that are secure
• competence in working in a team managing a project to deliver a coding solution.

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Progression & entry requirements

There is no requirement for learners to have prior skills, knowledge or understanding. However, centres should review the prior qualifications and experience of each learner and consider whether they provide the necessary foundations to undertake this programme of study at level 5.

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Funding information

There are now two main sources for funding information, a straightforward ESFA Qualification Search and the more detailed Find a Learning Aim website.

The new Find a learning aim (FALA) service provides a search tool that you can use to check the funding status of any qualification, framework, unit, standard or T Level:

View this qualification on the ESFA’s Find a learning aim website

The Education and Skills Funding Agency search provides funding information on qualifications. It does not provide funding information for units, non-regulated activity and work placements, for this information please use Find a learning aim (FALA).

View this qualification on the ESFA Qualification Funding Search

How to find a learning aim

If you’re not sure how to use the new find a learning aim website, we’ve created a handy walkthrough to help you:

How to Use: Find a learning Aim

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We have done our best to collate and summarise the key information, and wherever possible we alert our providers to changes in funding policy.

This funding information is provided in good faith and it is always advisable to check directly with the funding agencies before committing to delivery.

This qualification has been developed in collaboration with and supported by Code Institute and is supported by a comprehensive learning support package, including a learner management system and learning content that supports the delivery of the qualification.

Code Institute is recognised within the industry as a key provider in developing the necessary skills needed for careers in technology and software development and has as it has consulted with employers including Accenture and Red Hat to ensure that the content remains relevant.

Please note there is an additional cost for use of the learning support package.

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