Learn to build and test high-quality software applications for businesses.
Register interestApprenticeships allow individuals to gain practical skills and knowledge while working in real jobs, setting a strong foundation for their careers in the tech sector.Apprenticeships are open to school leavers or existing employees within an organisation.In order to undertake an Apprenticeship you must be supported by an Employer.
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.
The key activities that Software Developer graduates perform include:
Linked in Profile review alumni access, networking, and interview opportunities. Development of wider skills via our monthly Newsletter and events. We will provide pastoral support to ensure you are developing all the relevant behaviours such as communication, problem solving, emotional intelligence and growth mindset.
Register interestThe ideal candidate will be selected by the employer based on their pre-requisites and screening process.
Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL.
The tools a student needs are as followed:
Apprenticeships are funded based on employer Wage Bills. There are two types of employers and funding is based on the employer category you fall under:
A Levy employer with a pay bill of more than £3 million is required to pay the Apprenticeship Levy. Funds can be managed using the Apprenticeship service and spent towards training and assessing Apprentices. The government will apply a 10% top-up to the funds you have in your account.
Maximum funding from the government is capped at £18,000 for the Software Developer Level 4 Apprenticeship.
What employer category do I fall under?For non-Levy paying employers, the government will fund 95% of the cost of training an apprentice, with a 5% contribution from the employer.
For an employer with fewer than 50 employees, the government will fund 100% of the cost for Apprentices aged 16-18, or Apprentices aged 19-24 with an education and healthcare need.
Maximum funding from the government is capped at £18,000 for the Software Developer Level 4 Apprenticeship.
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