Learners Aged 16-18
If you are a 16 year old school leaver who has just completed your GCSE's and want an alternative to College or Sixth Form College then we can provide a more practical learning journey via our Level 3 Apprenticeship and Traineeship Routes.
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Or you may be a Post 16 Student currently studying Computer Science or Further Maths and may want to undertake a work placement program or traineeship as part of your T Level Qualification so you can gain real industry experience alongside your studies and build a portfolio to show to perspective employers.
How we approach learning.
Learners are initially invited to undertake a short-term placement period to work alongside senior developers who assess your current ability level and natural aptitude for coding whilst each learner in-turn can become acquainted with the day-to-day demands of working within an organisation i.e. working to deadlines, following briefs, and liaising with staff and peers.
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Successful placement students will be offered a full-time level 3 software apprenticeship which will last 12-18 months and students will be able to progress onto a Level 4 Software Developer Course (Foundation Degree Equivalent) and a Level 6 Software Developer Course (Bachelors Degree Course).
Underpinning skills, attitudes and behaviours
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Logical and creative thinking skills
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Problem solving skills
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Ability to work independently and to take responsibility
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Can use own initiative
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A thorough and organised approach
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Ability to work with a range of internal and external people
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Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations
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Maintains productive, professional and secure working environment
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A desire to achieve and learn for personal betterment
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Take practical courses or workplacement alongside studies.
Equivalent to a A Level Grade.
Equivalent to a Bachelors Degree.
GCSE Leaver
Short Training Courses and Industrywork placement
Level 3 Computer Science Apprenticeship
Level 6 Computer Science Apprenticeship (optional)
2 Years to complete.
1 Years to complete.
Employment
Level 4 Apprenticeship (optional)
College A Levels or T Levels.
University Computer Science Degree
Advanced Learning equivalent to foundation degree.
Study Computer Science or Digital Design and Development at Sixth Form or College.
2 Years to complete.
1 Year to complete.
Study Computer Science or Digital Design and Development at Sixth Form or College.
3 Years to complete.
Your Journey to becoming a fully fledged Software Developer can take many directions depending on the type of learning you prefer.
By taking the Apprenticeship route, you will be working in a real-world working environment and so will be expected to adhere to workplace rules and principles, and will learn as you work in industry. This is usually a more hands on approach and you are likely to be working on real commercial projects, managing customer expectations, adhering to quality standards, industry methodology and working in teams with peers.
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The alternative option is the more academic traditional option which involves "behind-desk" learning at a Sixth Form Centre or College, usually studying for 2 years and then advancing onto a 3 Year Computer Science Degree. Some University students choose a work placement year between Years 2 and 3 to gain industry experience with the possibility of the company promising a full time place upon graduation.