Level 3 Application Development Course in Andover. Classes run at Sparsholt College Andover Campus, full-time during the day. This OCR qualification covers the skills and knowledge behind building software applications. You'll study topics including programming, software design, and application development principles. The course runs over 171 hours of classroom-based learning. It suits those looking to move into software development or progress to higher-level computing study. Completing the course earns you the Cambridge Advanced National in Computing: Application Development Certificate at Level 3.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll write and test code to build working software applications.
You'll apply programming logic to solve real development problems.
You'll design software solutions using structured development approaches.
You'll understand how applications are planned, built, and maintained.
You'll develop skills in debugging and improving code quality.
You'll explore how user requirements shape application design.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Sparsholt College Andover Campus. Assessment for this OCR qualification is through a combination of coursework and externally set tasks. You'll complete practical projects that demonstrate your ability to design and build applications, alongside written or structured assessments that test your understanding of computing concepts.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sparsholt College Andover Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Software developer: write and maintain code for applications and systems.
Junior web developer: build and update websites and web-based tools.
Application tester: check software works correctly before release.
IT support technician: troubleshoot software and systems for organisations.
Junior systems analyst: help design and improve software solutions.
Graduate software engineer: entry-level role at tech companies and agencies.
What you could study next
Level 4 HNC in Computing (Digital Technologies): a higher-level qualification that deepens your software and systems knowledge, often delivered at college.
Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering: university study leading to graduate-level roles in development and technology.
Apprenticeship in Software Development: earn while you learn, applying your Level 3 application development qualification in a workplace setting.
