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Software Developer L4 (SWDST/17) - 18000
This apprenticeship has a duration of 18 months
The primary role of a software developer is to build and test simple, high-quality code across front end, logic and database layers. A developer will typically be working as part of a larger team, in which they will have responsibility for some of the straightforward elements of the overall project. The developer will need to be able to interpret design documentation and specifications. The customer requirements will typically be defined and agreed by more experienced or specialist members of the team, such as a business analyst or technical architect.
- Job roles include:
- Web Developer
- Application Developer
- Mobile App Developer
- Games Developer
- Software Developer
Gloucester College apprentices have access to the college VLE which can be found here.
Software Dev Specific Handbook
Skill Scan
EPA Documents
SD Competency Checklist
Knowledge Modules and Vendor Certifications offered
| Knowledge Modules | Vendor Certifications |
|---|---|
| C# OR MTA/MCP programming in HTML5 with Javascript and CSS3 | |
| BCS Level 4 Diploma in Software Development Methodologies |
College Block Release Dates
Cohort 1
| Year | Start | End | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 February | 4 February | Induction |
| 11 March | 15 March | Programming. Testing | |
| 3 June | 7 June | Software Development Methodologies | |
| 24 June | 28 June | Software Development Methodologies | |
| 5 August | 9 August | MCP programming in HTML5 with Javascript and CSS3 | |
| 7 October | 11 October | MCP programming in HTML5 with Javascript and CSS3 | |
| 25 Nov | 29 Nov | C# | |
| 2020 | |||
| 24 Feb | 28 Feb | C# completion | |
| 27 July | 31 July | EPA prep | |
| Dates to be set | Synoptic Project |
Cohort 3 (November 2020 Start)
| Year | Start | End | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 20 November | 20 November | 1 Day Induction |
| 23 November | 27 November | Programming - Theory I | |
| 2021 | 25 January | 29 January | Programming - Theory II |
| 15 March | 19 March | Databases, PHP and MySQL | |
| 12 April | 16 April | Software Development Context and Methodologies | |
| 10 May | 14 May | Software Development Context and Methodologies and Exam | |
| 21 June | 25 June | Testing Strategies | |
| 5 July | 9 July | MTA: HTML5 Application Development Fundamentalshttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/mta-html5-application-development-fundamentals/ | |
| TBC | TBC | Competencies check | |
| 2022 | January | EPA |