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Software Developer Level 4

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The Software Developer Level 4 Apprenticeship is suitable for a number of different job titles. These include Application Developer, Mobile Application Developer, Software Developer and Web Developer. 

Key Outcomes from Software Developer Level 4

Learners who complete the Software Developer Level 4 Apprenticeship will learn how to do the following: 


  • Create logical and good quality code with sound syntax

  • Develop effective user interfaces

  • Test code and analyse results to correct errors

  • Create simple software designs 

  • Produce analysis artifacts

  • Apply algorithms, logic, debugging code, and structured techniques to problem-solving

  • Communicate software solutions and ideas to stakeholders

  • Utilise skills to build, manage and deploy code into enterprise environments

Duration

The Software Developer Level 4 Apprenticeship takes approximately 24 months to complete.

Who it's a good fit for?:

The Software Developer Level 4 Apprenticeship is suitable for a number of different job titles. 

These include Application Developer, Mobile Application Developer, Software Developer and Web Developer. 

Gaining the Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship also enables learners to work in a variety of sectors including Financial Services, Gaming, Retail and Transport.

What are the entry requirements?

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.

Modules Covered

  • Software Methodologies 
  • Sser interface design
  • SQL / Database design

The general purpose of a Software Developer is to understand the client's requirements as provided in design specification, before testing high-quality code solutions to provide the ideal outcome. Software Developers often have to develop computer applications and the underlying systems that run devices or control networks.

The Software Developer Level 4 Apprenticeship will help learners develop the knowledge and skills they need to further progress in their career. The apprenticeship training will allow learners to become efficient at developing software solutions across the full software development life cycle including research and development, through to continuous improvement and finally retiring the product or service. 
 

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