Understanding Coding L2 Certificate

Learning to code is essential in today's digital age. From your phone apps to Facebook and websites, everything is built with code. If you want to gain an introduction to coding, this qualification is for you.

It will help you progress into further studies and provide you with a strong foundation to enhance your digital knowledge. With the world evolving digitally, coding skills are more important than ever before.

This qualification is designed for learners who are looking to gain an introduction to coding. It will support the learner to progress into further study and support those interested in progressing to employment in a coding or IT related role.

This course is part of Yeovil College’s new range of fully-online programmes – thoughtfully designed to allow maximum flexibility around work, family, or other life commitments. You’ll access all your resources through our dedicated online platform, and throughout your course, you’ll receive guidance and encouragement from a dedicated Yeovil College Assessor, who will mark your work and provide constructive feedback to help you progress confidently.

You can apply to start this course at any time, but should be aware that once you’ve completed the admissions process and enrolled, you will have a fixed number of weeks to complete your programme. If online learning isn’t your thing, don’t worry – we still have a wide range of on-site courses available for Adults which you can explore through the ‘Our Courses’ search tool on our website.

TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Coding

After completing this course, you may choose to build on your foundational skills by exploring entry-level roles in tech, such as junior developer support or digital operations, or by progressing to further study in coding, software development, or IT.
This qualification provides a strong starting point for understanding programming concepts and languages, and can open doors to more advanced learning in areas like web development, app creation, or data analysis.
If you're unsure about your next steps or would like to explore your options further, your assessor is available to support you. You can also speak with our dedicated careers advisors, who can help you plan a pathway that aligns with your interests and ambitions in the digital and technology sector.

The programme is unit based. Each unit includes a full range of online learning tasks and activities and is assessed via a variety of assessment tasks. You can access your learning and assessments fully flexibly at a time to suit you. You will study a range of topics including:
Unit 1: Understand the principles of coding
Unit 2: Understand terminology used in coding
Unit 3: Understand coding design principles
Unit 4: Understand the processes and practice of coding
Unit 5: Understand the importance of communication and project management in coding

You’ll access all your resources through our dedicated online platform, and throughout your course, you’ll receive guidance and encouragement from a dedicated Yeovil College Assessor, who will mark your work and provide constructive feedback to help you progress confidently.

This course is part of Yeovil College’s new range of fully-online programmes – thoughtfully designed to allow maximum flexibility around work, family, or other life commitments. You’ll access all your resources through our dedicated online platform. You’ll submit your assignments online, and receive feedback from a dedicated Yeovil College Assessor to help you to progress.
As an adult learner at Yeovil College you will be able to access a range of support and services, including our dedicated Learning Resource Centre, a wealth of resources from our team of expert careers advisors, and a range of wellbeing support.

For students aged 19 and over, this course will be available free of charge, dependent upon your nationality and residency status.

The course is free of charge for UK nationals and those who have pre-settled or settled status or other right of abode, who live in the UK at the time of study. Funding for this course may also be available free to other students, dependent upon nationality and residency status - to find out more, contact our friendly iZone team via 01935423921 or email izone@yeovil.ac.uk.

Your progress will be assessed through assignments by assessors, who will offer detailed feedback for each question.

Assignments are classified as either pass or refer and if any modifications to information are necessary, you will receive specific guidance from your Yeovil College Assessor.

Assessment for this course involves five mandatory units, each including a set of questions forming the assignments. All assignments are to be completed online.

Although there are no formal entry requirements for this course, we recommend that students have a good level of written English, so we ask for applicants to hold either a GCSE in English at grade C / 4, or an equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills Level 2).

If you don't yet hold your GCSE English (or equivalent), you can look through our website or contact our friendly iZone team to find out more about the GCSE and Functional Skills courses we offer.

No experience is necessary.

Applications open in September 2025.
To be added to our mailing list to be notified when applications open, email our Adult Education Coordinator, Alice, on alice.brunton@yeovil.ac.uk.