Software Developer Level 4 Apprenticeship

The Apprenticeship comprises several key duties that apprentices must demonstrate proficiency in, encompassing knowledge, skills, and behaviours:
Duty 1: Interpret software requirements to estimate effort accurately for cost.
Duty 2: Break down software tasks logically for optimal sequencing and quality.
Duty 3: Report progress across development stages for audit trails.
Duty 4: Identify and address development impediments with practical solutions.
Duty 5: Translate customer needs into technical specifications.
Duty 6: Select appropriate technical solutions based on best practices.
Duty 7: Communicate software solutions effectively to stakeholders.
Duty 8: Incorporate security into software design from inception.
Duty 9: Write maintainable software meeting design and coding standards.
Duty 10: Implement security practices throughout development.
Duty 11: Maintain project documentation detailing development processes.
Duty 12: Apply recovery techniques to safeguard development progress.
Duty 13: Implement change control processes for effective management.
Duty 14: Conduct unit testing for issue identification and resolution.
Duty 15: Execute comprehensive testing to ensure software quality.
Duty 16: Deliver well-documented deployable solutions to customers.
Duty 17: Support software deployment phases for successful outcomes.
Duty 18: Provide post-release support to customers and mitigate risks.
Duty 19: Adhere to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for efficient resource allocation.
Duty 20: Address software issues with appropriate bug fixes.
Duty 21: Engage in continuous self-learning for professional development.

Upon successful completion of the Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship, apprentices can progress to higher-level qualifications or pursue careers such as:
Software Engineers
Full-Stack Developers
Application Developers
Technical Leads

Applicants are likely to have 5 GCSEs A*- C / 9 - 4, including Maths and English, or equivalent, and will need to demonstrate the ability to achieve all elements of the apprenticeship during their programme, including working in a suitable job role.
If you do not have the the equivalent Maths and English grades please do contact us for advice.

Free to apprentices. This apprenticeship has a £18,000 funding band. Depending on age some small companies will need to contribute £900 toward the funding; large companies could pay through the apprenticeship levy if they have funds available.

Level 4 Apprenticeship in Software Developer (Pass, Merit or Distinction)

The apprenticeship will involve a combination of classroom-based learning, practical workshops, coding projects, and real-world software development tasks. Assessment methods may include coding assignments, project demonstrations, exams, and a final portfolio showcasing the apprentice's software development capabilities.
At the end of the taught content the Apprentice will undertake an external End Point Assessment which will include two assessments:
Assessment method 1: Work-based project with questioning
Assessment method 2: Professional discussion underpinned by portfolio

You will develop skills in a range of competencies to be able to prove competence as a employed Software Developer.
This occupation is found across every sector for example, Financial Services, Computer Gaming, Retail, Transport, Security and Defence in organisations ranging from large multi-nationals, public sector bodies and government projects developing multi-billion-pound software solutions to support key projects to small consultancy firms designing bespoke software solutions for clients.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to understand a client's requirements as provided in design specification and then build and test high-quality code solutions to deliver the best outcome.
Software developers are the creative minds behind computer programs. Some develop the applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or another device. Others develop the underlying systems that run the devices or that control networks.