1. Details of the Software Developer Apprenticeship: https://firebrand.training/uk/apprenticeships/programmes/higher-level-4/software-developer?utm_campaign=website&utm_source=Goldmine&utm_medium=email#curriculum
2. Role Suitability Form: Role Suitability form - HEE SD.pdf

Main contact: Luke Shaw - ls@firebrandtraining.co.uk

Enrolment Consultant - Keat Ng

Modules

Abrar Khan (Unlicensed)

• Microsoft Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3

Peter Collum (Unlicensed)

• OCA Java SE 8 Programmer

Both

• Software Testing Introduction to DevOps
• Microsoft Querying Data with Transact-SQL

Software Developer Overview

Software Developer apprentices are taught how to build and test simple, high-quality code across front end, logic and database layers. They'll be able to interpret design documentation and specifications.

To achieve their Software Developer apprenticeship, apprentices must:

• Demonstrate competence against two knowledge modules: Software Development Methodologies and Software Language. These are assessed by examinations set by the British Computer Society and regulated by Ofqual. Apprentices must pass both modules.
• Submit a portfolio of evidence showing how they have applied the knowledge from these modules to projects and activities in their workplace.
• Complete their formal End Point Assessment, which comprises: a synoptic project to showcase knowledge and skills from across the apprenticeship; a review of their portfolio of evidence; and a final interview with an independent EPA assessor.

Successful Software Developer apprentices go on into roles such as a Web Developer, Application Developer, Mobile App Developer, Games Developer and Software Developer.

Technical Competencies

Upon completion of their Software Developer apprenticeship, individuals will be able to:

• write good quality code (logic) with sound syntax in at least one language
  • HEE TIS Team Coding standards
  • HEE GitHub repo and associated standards
• develop effective user interfaces for at least one channel
  • Use of HEE TIS UX/I standards and templates
  • Use of agreed libraries
  • Supervised development with HEE UI/X Lead
• effectively link code to the database/data sets
  • Data management will be carried out in the following environments
  • Java to MySQL endpoints (Stored procedures) TIS
  • Java to MySQL endpoints (ETL) - TIS - NDW
  • MySQL - DBA
  • Tableau
• test code and analyse results to correct errors found using either V-model manual testing and/or using unit testing
  • Use HEE TIS Continuous Integration Testing
  • Unit Testing
• apply structured techniques to problem-solving, can debug code and can understand the structure of programmes in order to identify and resolve issues
  • Whilst debug tools are a useful aid, we will be working with apprentices to ensure they develop logic, structured approaches to problem-solving
• create simple data models and software designs to effectively communicate an understanding of the program, following best practices and standards
  • We will expect apprentices to produce UML model notation and are able to reconcile models to designs
• understand and create basic analysis artefacts, such as use cases and/or user stories
  • The TIS mode of operation uses use cases and user stories as a key element of the software development process
• understand and utilise skills to build, manage and deploy code into enterprise environments
  • Apprentices can develop appropriate user documentation, planning for user training and data migration
• operate at all stages of the software development lifecycle, with increasing breadth and depth over time with an initial focus on build and test.
• apply good practice approaches according to the relevant paradigm (for example object-oriented, event-driven or procedural)
• interpret and follow:
• software designs and functional/technical specifications
• the company defined coding standards or industry good practice for coding
• testing frameworks and methodologies
• company, team or client approaches to continuous integration, version and source control
• respond to the business environment and business issues related to software development
• operate effectively in their own business', their customers' and the industry's environments
• apply the maths required to be a software developer (e.g. algorithms, logic and data structures)

Technical Knowledge and Understanding

Upon completion of their Network Engineer apprenticeship, individuals will understand:

• and operate at all stages of the software development lifecycle
• the similarities and differences (taking into account positives and negatives of both approaches) between agile and waterfall software development methodologies
• how teams work effectively to produce software and contributes appropriately
• and apply software design approaches and patterns and can interpret and implement a given design, compliant with security and maintainability requirements
• and respond to the business environment and business issues related to software development
• and apply the maths required to be a software developer (e.g. algorithms, logic and data structures)

Underpinning Skills, Attitudes and Behaviours

• logical and creative thinking skills
• analytical and problem-solving skills
• ability to work independently and to take responsibility
• can use own initiative
• a thorough and organised approach
• ability to work with a range of internal and external people
• ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations
• maintain a productive, professional and secure working environment