DUD - BCI - Introduction to Coding (Sandwell) - AWARD

This 10-days programme has been developed to provide participants with an introduction to the range of skills required by employers in the industry.

The programme should provide participants with an understanding of the roles and principles of coding and how to work successfully as part of a team.

A key objective of the programme is the progression of participants into apprenticeships, therefore participants should be advised of career opportunities, signposted to companies recruiting coders and prepared for applying for employment within the sector. All participants who complete the programme must be guaranteed a job interview.

The programme should be delivered 5 days per week between 9:30 - 4:30. Content should include the list below, which is not exhaustive:

• oUnderstanding core principles of programming
• oUnderstanding how & where coding is used in the world of work
• oFundamental concepts of coding
• oConcepts in Python & Java programming
• oOpportunity to experience building Real World Programs
• oCV and interview preparation
• oCertificate on completion

Service Provider must:

• oinclude the price of lunches and travel within the quote;
• odeliver from a location that is accessible by public transport, outlining the planned delivery locations and venues to be used during the course;
• oadhere to health and safety rules and regulations being fully responsible for all risk assessments including external activities; provide PPE where necessary and report any accidents/incidents in a timely manner;
• oreport on performance against agreed targets at a timeframe to be agreed and specified in the contract.