Software Developer Apprenticeship

You can start this apprenticeship at any time, please contact us for further information.

• Writing high-quality code (logic)
• Developing effective user interfaces for at least one channel
• Linking code to a database
• Testing code and analysing results to correct errors
• Investigating and defining customer requirements
• Software design fundamentals
• Object-oriented computer programming
• Event-driven computer programming
• Testing IT systems
• Diagnosing faults in IT systems
• Data modelling
• Web development and software
• Database software
• Soft skills (communications skills, customer care etc)
• Preparation for EPA

In addition to completing a Level 4 Software Developer standard, apprentices can also complete courses available on Pluralsight.

The apprenticeship covers a range of knowledge, skills, and behaviours which include:

Technical Competencies

• Logic: writes good quality code (logic) with sound syntax in at least one language
• User interface: can develop effective user interfaces for at least one channel
• Data: can effectively link code to the database/data sets
• Test: can test code and analyse results to correct errors found using either V-model manual testing and/or using unit testing
• Problem-solving: can apply structured techniques to problem-solving, can debug code and can understand the structure of programmes in order to identify and resolve issues
• Design: can create simple data models and software designs to effectively communicate understanding of the program, following best practices and standards
• Analysis: can understand and create basic analysis artefacts, such as user cases and/or user stories
• Deployment: can understand and utilise skills to build, manage and deploy code into enterprise environments

Technical Knowledge and Understanding

• Understands and operates at all stages of the software development lifecycle
• Understands the similarities and differences (taking into account positives and negatives of both approaches) between agile and waterfall software development methodologies
• Understands how teams work effectively to produce software and contributes appropriately
• Understands and applies software design approaches and patterns and can interpret and implement a given design, compliant with security and maintainability requirements
• Understands and responds to the business environment and business issues related to software development
• Understands and applies the maths required to be a software developer (eg algorithms, logic and data structures)

Underpinning Skills, Attitudes and Behaviours

• Logical and creative thinking skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and to take responsibility
• Can use own initiative
• A thorough and organised approach
• Ability to work with a range of internal and external people
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations
• Maintain productive, professional and secure working environment

This course is fully remote with two delivery models available -

24 months + 3 months EPA:

Delivered via a blended model of fortnightly group training sessions, one-to-one sessions every 4 weeks, webinars, online courses, video, and additional support as required.

18-22 months:

Beginning with an upfront 12 week group boot camp delivery, one-to-one sessions, webinars, online courses, video, and additional support as required.

On successful completion, you will achieve a Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship.

You must hold a GCSE grade 4/C or above in maths and English or equivalent.

You must be employed in an IT/software related job role.

There is no cost to the apprentice, please contact us for further information.

For information on costs to the employer, please contact us tech@gceducationandskills.ac.uk