Software Developer Apprenticeship

Level 4

This training develops staff who can create reliable software solutions aligned to business requirements.

Software developers building applications, services, web/mobile systems or internal business tools.

Structured around weekly day release, with a strong emphasis on project-based learning linked to the apprentice’s role.
Delivery can align with agile sprints, product releases or development milestones, ensuring learning is directly relevant.

24 months.

Requires dedicated training time alongside project delivery expectations.
Managers need to support apprentices with meaningful development work, code review opportunities and exposure to full development lifecycles.
Participation in regular progress reviews to track progress and to help ensure that development stays aligned to organisational needs.
Participation in an skills initial assessment before training begins to help tailor the training plan, ensuring time is used effectively and focusing development where it has the most impact.

Progression to senior developer, software engineer, DevOps, cyber/software specialisms or higher study.

Digital apprenticeships at Gateshead College are designed to reflect real workplace data challenges, ensuring apprentices gain practical experience with tools, techniques and problem-solving approaches used in industry.
Programmes are informed by current employer demand and evolving trends in data and digital roles, helping ensure relevance and up-to-date skills development.
Strong employer engagement supports a delivery model that focuses on applied learning, live data scenarios and continuous development, rather than purely theoretical knowledge.
Links with regional networks and industry partners provide additional opportunities for knowledge sharing, employer collaboration and awareness of emerging practices in software development.

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