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Higher Apprenticeship at Level 4
Old Mill Lane Campus
Full Time
DEC
24 months
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Higher Apprenticeship at Level 4
Old Mill Lane Campus
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DEC
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Old Mill Lane Campus
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Old Mill Lane Campus
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This apprenticeship provides the fundamental skills and knowledge of software development and coding. By designing and testing code you will understand concepts and theories that are used in the industry and utilise these skills across a range of languages and paradigms.
You will focus on a number of programming languages (dependent on employer) and Object Oriented, Event Driven and Database programming skills, front and back-end end programming and logic, typically work as part of a larger team and build and test simple applications.
As an apprentice, you will also learn to interpret design documentation and specifications and be given the opportunity to work with seasoned professionals and practitioners and supported to learn the trade.
Our Software Developer apprenticeship equips learners with the advanced technical skills they need for their role, developing a core set of technical and academic skills.
Whilst learning how to build, manage and deploy code into enterprise environments, learners will cover the principles of software development, how to write high quality code (logic), develop effective software and build and test applications to engineer the perfect solution.
This apprenticeship will therefore cover:
Learners will also be expected to advance their learning in problem solving – applying structured techniques to problem solving, debugging and resolving issues; design – creating simple data models and software designs to effectively communicate understanding of programs; analysis – create basic analysis artefacts, such as user cases and/or user stories and integrate elements of deployment – by utilise skills to build, manage and deploy code into enterprise environments. To support these activities, learners will therefore cover:
We also aim to make our learners professional practitioners and develop skills, attitudes and behaviours commensurate with the competency of this role. This includes applying logical and creative thinking skills, analytical and problem solving skills, developing the ability to work independently and in teams, developing and using initiative and communicating effectively in a variety of situations to a range of internal and external stakeholders.
You can progress onto higher level degree and/or apprenticeship study or apply for a vast array of digital roles that include: Web Developer, Application Developer, Mobile App Developer, Games Developer, Software Developer.
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There is no cost to being an apprentice. All costs associated with your apprenticeship, including the cost of training and your salary, will be paid by your employer.
Students from International
There is no cost to being an apprentice. All costs associated with your apprenticeship, including the cost of training and your salary, will be paid by your employer.