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IT: Software Development

Graduate Apprenticeship

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Description

With this Graduate Apprenticeship, your employees can build a career with valuable skills. They'll work with new and emerging technologies and a wide range of people in a fast-paced sector. They'll also understand how software development fits into a business environment.

The key areas which the Graduate Apprenticeship supports are:

  • technology

  • business

  • project software and development management

  • personal and interpersonal skills

We've worked with employers, colleges and universities to create this degree-level qualification. Your employees will gain the skills, knowledge and understanding that the industry needs.

You can recruit new employees, upskill or reskill existing employees.

Apprenticeship framework(s)

Successful candidates will gain a Graduate Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 10.

Select Level 10 to see the framework document and qualification at that level.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for Graduate Apprenticeships vary by course and institution.

Each vacancy advert says what qualifications are needed to start each Graduate Apprenticeship. The candidate can also contact the university directly for guidance on entry requirements.

Progression and development

A Graduate Apprentice in IT: Software Development Graduate Apprentice could look for roles in:

  • software development

  • software testing

  • web development

  • database architecture and development

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How does it work?

Apprentices will learn in a real-world environment and earn a wage. They’ll also study at university about 1 day a week. At the end they’ll have achieved an honours degree. 

Cost and funding

As Graduate Apprentices are your employees, you'll pay their salary. This is not set by SDS but we encourage all employers to pay the Living Wage.

Graduate Apprentice learning costs are now funded by the Scottish Funding Council and Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). Funding covers the full duration of the programme. Graduate Apprentices will apply directly to SAAS for the funding.

If you need any further information, visit the SAAS website.

How long will it take?

This is a Graduate Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 10 (Honours degree level) and will take up to 4 years to complete.

Some people might complete the apprenticeship in a shorter time. That’s because they might have prior learning or experience that can be taken into consideration. This means they wouldn't have to repeat some parts of the qualification.

Need information or advice?

Call our advisors to find out more about Graduate Apprenticeships.

0800 783 6000

Sounds right for your business?

The next step is to find a learning provider that offers this apprenticeship.

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