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Software Developer
Level 4 Apprenticeship
Searching for a Software Developer apprenticeship that gives you more? If you want to work with PCs, software components, build software, problem-solve, programme and implement code then the Software Developer apprenticeship could be for you.
Blended learning Software Developer workshop modules included:
Duration: 4 Days
Explore broad range features found in Java/C#/Python and their applications, methods, and classes.
Understand the syntax
Understand various operators within Java/C#/Python.
Practise writing and testing simple Java/Python/C# programs.
Control program flow with conditional logic and loops.
Duration: 4 Days
Create Java applications that leverage features of the Java language
Create applications that use the Java Collections framework
Search and filter collections using Lambda Expressions
Implement error-handling techniques
Implement input/output (I/O) functionality/ read from and write to data and text files
Perform multiple operations on database tables
Creating, reading, updating and deleting using JDBC
Apply modular programming practices and services to applications
Test Driven Development with Junit
Duration: 4 Days
Understand object orientation concepts, inheritance, polymorphism and abstract classes.
Understand interfaces and their role in the framework.
Creating and Implementing Class Hierarchies
Asynchronous programming and threading
Data validation and working with data collections including LINQ
Handling errors and exceptions
Lambda Expressions
Working with Data
Working with Language Integrated Query (LINQ)
Input Validation, Debugging, and Instrumentation
Duration: 4 Days
Agile frameworks and tools
An introduction to Scrum Framework
Scrum Events and Artifects
Team Values and culture
Team roles in Agile – Scrum Master, Product Owner, Team
Team communication and team size
Structure of Agile projects
Building understanding through User Stories
Estimating tasks and effort
Duration: 4 Days
Understand systems development lifecycles.
Understand requirements engineering.
Understand systems design, systems modelling and specification techniques.
Understand how systems development applies within software development environment
Understand fundamental concepts of software testing.
Duration: 4 Days
Apply queries in SQL to create, read, update and delete data in a database.
Apply the concepts of entity integrity constraint and referential integrity constraint
Sketch conceptual data models (including ER) to describe a database structure.
Apply SQL to create a relational database schema
Apply stored procedures, functions, and triggers using a commercial relational DBMS.
Duration: 4 Days
Data retrieval concepts, including sorting, filtering, multi-table join & sub-queries
Understand concurrency control & how it is affected by isolation.
The difference between NoSQL and the traditional Relational Database Management System or RDBMS databases.
A detailed introduction of MongoDB as a document database & how CRUD operations are performed
Detailed steps for installing MongoDB in different operating systems and performing various function.
Duration: 4 Days
Fundamental coding principles using JavaScript, HTML & CSS
Understand how the web works and the roles of Html, cascading style sheets (CSS) and JavaScript.
Modern JavaScript UI libraries – React.js
Server-side programming using Node.js and Express.js
Working with databases such as MySQL and MongoDB.
Interested in this Software Developer apprenticeship?
Agile Project Management for Software Developers
The NowSkills Software Development apprenticeship scheme is designed with the Agile Methodology in mind. We’ve worked with employers and Software Developers to design and the apprenticeship that gives you more. Equipping your Software Development Technicians with the skills, knowledge and behaviors needed for successful outcomes. Agile methodologies and frameworks are based on adaptive planning, swiftness to change, empowering people, delivering iteratively and continuous improvements.
Flexible, blended learning
Employer-led and flexible, with no two apprenticeship journeys ever the same. We blend the best live online and physical classroom teaching experiences supported with the latest self-paced e-learning. Our monthly 1:1 teaching sessions are flexible, delivered live online or in person, depending on what your organisation needs.
We include additional Social Enrichment Sessions and celebrated speakers join us monthly in our Expert Series. Your apprentices also have the opportunity to achieve industry recognised certifications, beyond the scope of the apprenticeship.
More course details
Becoming an apprentice software developer is ideal for anyone who enjoys building and testing high-quality code across front-end, logic and database layers. If you like interpreting design documentation and working as part of a team, then the Software Developer apprenticeship could be for you. If you choose a career in software the roles you could expect to be applying for after your 15-18 month course are: Web Developer, Mobile App Developer, Games Developer, Software Engineer and many others.
Technical skills and knowledge you will gain
Entry requirements
Individual employers will set the selection criteria. It is likely to include:
Having a passion for IT will help Software Developer apprentices gain the most out of their apprenticeship programme.
What qualifications will I gain?
Optional certifications
Advanced HTML5 and CSS3 Specialist
Oracle Java certification: Programmer 1 & Programmer 2
Our accreditation partners:
Tutor 1:1s
These take place monthly, either at the workplace or live online with the tutor. The will involve:
In addition to tutor 1:1s, all apprentices and employers must also partake in a monthly Professional Development Review (PDR) which will include:
– A meaningful discussion about the apprentice’s achievements
– Identifying areas for improvements, and agreeing a consequent target plan
– Looking at progress made to date
Ongoing professional development
Apprentices will be guided by a NowSkills tutor and their workplace mentor, throughout the duration of the infrastructure technician apprenticeship. For a level 4 apprentice this must equate to 1/2 a working day for every week they aren’t attending training in centre, and will likely consist of:
Gateway to EPA
This is the period in which the decision is made whether the apprentice is ready to cross the threshold phase, from learning and formative assessments to the end-point assessment phase. This decision will be made by the employer, training provider, and apprentice, based on the apprentice’s progress. To move onto the end-point assessment phase, it is essential to have passed all the knowledge modules and/or vendor or qualifications or professional qualifications and to provide a portfolio of work.
NowSkills Gives You More. Get In Touch Now!
At NowSkills, we are proud to be a leading apprenticeship training provider, specializing in Digital and Technology apprenticeships. Our software developer apprenticeship is designed to provide aspiring developers with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the ever-evolving tech industry. Throughout the program, apprentices have the unique opportunity to gain real work experience, working alongside industry professionals and mentors who guide them on their learning journey. The application process is straightforward and begins with filling out our application form – it only takes a second. Join us at NowSkills and embark on an apprenticeship that opens doors to a rewarding career in software development. Call us at 0345 556 4170 for more information.
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