Level 3 Certificate in Web Design Course
Our Level 3 Certificate in Web Design is designed for learners who are working, or would like to work, in a web design team, or as a freelance web designer, and want to increase their knowledge, skills and understanding or seek an opportunity for relevant employment. The objectives of this qualification are to understand the roles and responsibilities that can be found within a web design team; create a web page using HTML, use Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to format text and understand colours and backgrounds, use JavaScript and the Document Object Model (DOM) in order to access and change elements, attributes and contents and understand the fundamentals of web images and Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG).
At a glance
This qualification is available at the following level:
Units
The course will include the following 5 mandatory units:
Understanding the Web and Web Design – Learners will explore the roles and responsibilities found within a web design team and the components and concepts involved in web design.
Creating a Web Page Using HTML – Learners will be able to create a web page using HTML, use elements for marking up text, add links and images, create tables and forms and be able to add other types of embedded content.
Understanding and Using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) – Learners will understand Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). They will be able to use CSS to format text and understand colours and backgrounds. They will be able to apply box-related properties, float and position elements, use CSS layout with CSS Flexbox and Grid, apply common CSS techniques and understand the principles of Responsive Web Design (RWD).
Understanding and Using Javascript – Learners will understand JavaScript. They will be able to use JavaScript and the Document Object Model (DOM) to access and change elements, attributes and contents, use polyfills to make browser versions work consistently, use JavaScript libraries and understand the function and purpose of Asynchronous JavaScript (AJAX).
Understanding the Fundamentals of Web Images and Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) – This unit develops understanding of the fundamentals of web images and the features and applications of Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG).
Progression Routes
Learners who complete our specialist IT qualifications can progress onto further IT qualifications, Functional Skills courses, or study a variety of other courses within CTP or with external providers. Contact CTP for information on progression routes.
Common routes include:
- Apprenticeships
- Traineeships
- T-Levels
- Further and Higher Education
- Into employment
Entry Criteria
- Age: 19 +
- Minimum L1 English language skills are preferred
- Must not hold an equivalent qualification at the same or higher level
- Funded and co-funded quaifications are subject to meeting eligibility criteria
- Must not be enrolled on the same, or equivalent, programme elsewhere