Software Development Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship

Course Overview

Software Development Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship

Looking to kickstart your career in software development? Our Software Development Technician Advanced Apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in coding, security and data integration. Learn to write and test simple code, apply secure development principles and manage version control. Delivered as part of the South Yorkshire Institute of Technology, this course equips you with essential technical skills for an exciting career.

Located at: Off Site

Course Start: Any time

Course length: 18 Months

Course Code: ACMS1542500

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Course Content

Individual employers will set the selection criteria, but this might include five GCSEs and/or A Levels, a Level 2 Apprenticeship, other relevant qualifications and experience, or an aptitude test with a focus on functional Maths.

  • You will need to find an employer willing to employ you as an apprentice. Please see our Apprenticeship vacancies for the latest opportunities. Please be aware, individual employers will set their own entry requirements and selection criteria for their apprenticeship job role.

On Programme Assessment will include a mixture of: Practical demonstrations Work-based projects Written assessments Portfolio Observations End-point Assessment (EPA)

You will need to provide your own writing materials and a USB stick.

Apprenticeship Standard

You can progress onto higher level degree and/or apprenticeship study or apply for a vast array of digital roles that include:

  • Software Development Technician

  • Junior Developer

  • Junior Web Developer

  • Junior Application Developer

  • Junior Mobile App Developer

  • Junior Games Developer

  • Junior Software Developer

  • Junior Application Support Analyst

  • Junior Programmer

  • Assistant Programmer

  • Automated Test Developer

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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.

If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.

If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.

If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, the Sports Village, where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates.

Barnsley Sports Academy offers state-of-the-art facilities and diverse sports programs, enabling students to achieve academic and athletic excellence. Remember, you don't have to be studying Sport to join Barnsley Sports Academy.

Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The course information on this page was last updated 22 March 2025.