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Software Developer Apprenticeship
Level 4Course Overview
Part Time
Certificate
Certificate
This Apprenticeship Standard is designed to provide qualified software developers who can build and test simple, high-quality code across front end, logic and database layers; interpret design documentation and specifications and be responsible for their own elements of an overall project.
Qualification:
- BCS Software Development Methodologies
- BCS Software Language
Benefits for learners
- Gaining industry recognised professional qualifications
- Developing skills to increase your career potential
- Support from industry experienced staff
- Working with the British Computing Society
Delivery model and duration: Training will be delivered in College
Duration: 18-24 months
Ideal for:
- Web developers
- Software Developers
- App Developers
- Games Developers
The apprenticeship will cover the following core areas:
- Software development lifecycle and methodologies
- Writing code and creating a user interface
- Linking code to databases
- Problem solving, testing code and analysing results
- Design: creating data models and software designs
- Analysis: understanding and creating basic analysis artefacts
Components
- English and maths
- Functional skills Level 2
End Point Assessment
The final, end point assessment is completed in the last few months of the apprenticeship.
It is based on:
- Portfolio – produced towards the end of the apprenticeship, containing evidence from real work projects which have been completed during the apprenticeship
- Synoptic project - giving the apprentice the opportunity to undertake a business-related project over a one-week period away from the day to day workplace
- Employer reference
- Structured interview - with an independent assessor, exploring what has been produced in the portfolio and the project as well as looking at how it has been produced
An independent assessor (from the BCS) will assess each element of the end point assessment and will then decide whether to award successful apprentices with a pass, a merit or a distinction.
Benefits to business
- Develop the skills your business needs
- Get qualified and motivated staff
- Improve staff retention
- Future proof your business
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Unit |
Overview |
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Software Development Methodologies |
This module will allow apprentices to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Software Development Methodologies, its theory and techniques. Key areas are: • Understand and operate at all stages of the software development lifecycle • Understand the similarities and differences (taking into account the positives and negatives of both approaches) between agile and waterfall software development methodologies • Understand how teams work effectively to produce software and contributes appropriately |
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Software Languages Syllabus |
This module covers the range of concepts, approaches and techniques that are applicable to Software Languages. Key areas are: • Understand and apply software design approaches and patterns; can interpret and implement a given design, compliant with security and maintainability requirements • Understand and apply the math required to be a software developer (for example but not limited to algorithms, logic and data structures) |
Why work with Gloucestershire College
We will work in partnership with you to help you achieve your business objectives by providing exceptional Apprenticeship programmes, a comprehensive range of staff training and skills development courses and access to an unrivalled resource of motivated and work ready employees.
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• 5 GCSEs A-C (9-4) including English, maths and a technology subject • 2 A Levels (A2) one in a STEM subject or an IT Apprenticeship at Level 3
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Successful completion of this apprenticeship may support entry into a variety of sectors and higher level qualifications including a Masters in IT (various routes)
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There is little left in our modern lives that isn’t affected by computers and technology. You’ll find computing at the centre of almost all businesses and, as a result, employment opportunities within the sector are huge.
We offer a range of qualifications that support a variety of interesting careers, from games and apps development, through to forensic computing and cyber security. Our industry-experienced lecturers will give you the knowledge and skills you need to develop your own computing competency, in an area that interests you.
A computing course is an ideal route to employment, or to progress on to higher-level qualifications at GC or university. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art equipment and software, including a dedicated network for computing students, so that you can get familiar with the latest technology and prepare for the systems you’ll use in the business world.
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