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Software Developer Technician (SWDTST) - 15000
This apprenticeship has a duration of 18 months
A Software Development Technician typically works as part of a software development team, to build simple software components (whether web, mobile or desktop applications) to be used by other members of the team as part of larger software development projects. They will interpret simple design requirements for discrete components of the project under supervision. The approach will typically include implementing code, which other team members have developed, to produce the required component. The Software Development Technician will also be engaged in testing that the specific component meets its intended functionality.
Typical job roles include:
- Software Development Technician
- Junior Developer
- Junior Web Developer
- Junior Application Developer
- Junior Mobile App Developer
- Junior Games Developer
- Junior Software Developer
- Junior Application Support Analyst
- Junior Programmer
- Assistant Programmer and Automated Test Developer.
Benefits to business
- Develop the skills your business needs
- Get qualified and motivated staff
- Future proof your business
- Professional qualifications for your staff
Benefits for apprentices
- Gaining industry recognised professional qualifications
- Developing skills that will increase your career potential
- Industry Support from industry experienced staff working with the British Computing Society
- Working with the British Computing Society
- Becoming a BCS member (students only)
Entry Requirements
Individual employers will set the selection criteria for enrolment onto the Apprenticeship, but this is likely to include five GCSEs, (especially English, Mathematics and a Science or Technology subject); a relevant Level 2 Apprenticeship; other relevant qualifications and experience; or an aptitude test with a focus on IT skills.
The apprenticeship will cover the following core areas
- Logic: write code to achieve the desired functionality using the appropriate tools and methods applicable
- Security: apply security principals to all work within the development lifecycle
- Development support: understand the business context and drivers during development. Communication
- Data: can link to a range of database types and embed data queries within their code
- Test: can test and analyse their code to identify errors as soon as possible in the coding process and on an interactive basis, can design manual tests, understand expected results
- Analysis: can read and understand data to ensure they know and can meet the customers’ requirements
- Development lifecycle
- Quality: can identify and follow standards and good practice that can improve programming efficiency, style and quality
College days - Cohort 10 (Sept Start) NEW STANDARD
| Year | Start | End | Topic | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11th Sept | 11th Sept | Induction | D101 |
| 15th Sept | Week 1 Software Fundamentals (5 Days) | D101 | ||
| 29th Sept | Week 2 - Software Fundmentals (5 Days) | D101 | ||
| 27th Oct | Week 3 - Project Management & Business Security | D101 | ||
| 2026 | Week 4 - Communication & Collaboration | D101 | ||
| Week 5 Testing & Legislation | D101 | |||
| Week 6 Cloud & CI/CD | D101 | |||
| TBC | TBC | Portfolio Building/Progress | ||
| TBC | TBC | Portfolio Competency Check & Enter Gateway | ||
| TBC | TBC | Individual dates for workplace project |