Qualification: OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology
Credits: 20 | Level: 4
Overview and aims
This unit introduces core programming concepts and object‑oriented principles needed to design and implement small software solutions. Learners gain practical experience writing, testing and debugging simple programs, preparing them for more advanced software development at higher levels.
Aims:
- Build fundamental knowledge of programming constructs and logic.
- Introduce object‑oriented concepts such as classes, objects and methods.
- Develop the ability to design and code simple applications to solve defined problems.
Indicative content
- Programming basics: syntax, data types, variables, operators, input/output.
- Control structures: sequence, selection, iteration (if/else, loops).
- Functions/methods, parameters, return values.
- Basic object‑oriented principles: classes, objects, attributes, methods.
- Arrays/collections; simple algorithms (searching, sorting).
- Debugging, error handling, and basic testing.
Learning outcomes (summarised)
Learners will be able to:
- Explain and apply core programming constructs and object‑oriented concepts.
- Design simple program solutions from written specifications.
- Implement, test and document small applications using a suitable programming language.
Assessment (typical)
- Practical coding assignment (small application).
- Short technical report explaining design decisions and code structure.
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