On a software development technician apprenticeship course, you’ll help build simple applications for more significant software developments.
As a software development technician, you will collaborate with other team members to build essential software components (web, mobile, or desktop applications) that other team members will use as part of larger software development projects.
Under guidance, you will learn the fundamentals of design for discrete project components. The approach will typically entail integrating code written by other team members. You will also be in charge of verifying that the specific part works as expected.
To succeed in this apprenticeship, you must be a logical and creative thinker with analytical and problem-solving abilities.
What you’ll learn
On a software development technician apprenticeship course, you’ll learn to:
- Produce simple code for discrete software components based on agreed-upon standards (whether for web, mobile or desktop applications)
- Employs basic analytic techniques such as use cases and process maps.
- Help Software Developers through the construction and testing stages of the software development lifecycle.
- Follow organisational and industry best coding practices (including those for naming, commenting, etc.)
- Solve logical issues and seek help when necessary (including appropriate mathematical application)
- Respond to the business environment and software development issues.
- Explain to various stakeholders the role and function of software components (including end users, supervisors, etc.)
- Develop user interfaces following the development standards of the business and the component being produced.
Entry requirements
You’ll usually need:
- Five GCSEs, including English, maths and a science or technology subject.
- Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this before taking the end-point assessment.
Assessment methods
The End Point Assessment comprises three distinct assessment methods:
- Portfolio
- Project
- Structured interview
Duration, level, subjects and potential salary upon completion
- Duration: 18 months
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Level: 3 – Advanced Apprenticeship
- Relevant school subjects: ICT and maths
- Potential salary upon completion: £26,000 per annum
Apprenticeship standard
More information about the Level 3 Software Development Technician Apprenticeship standard can be found here.
Apprenticeship end point assessment
For more information about the End Point Assessment Process, please read the Institute of Apprenticeships’ information page.