> Funding: £15,000
The Software Development Technician Level 3 apprenticeship develops the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work effectively within software development teams and support delivery across the software lifecycle.
Learners explore key topics including understanding requirements, writing code to agreed standards, applying secure development practices, conducting unit and integration testing, and maintaining appropriate documentation. The programme emphasises practical, work-based application, enabling learners to apply skills directly to tools, languages and frameworks used in their role.
Through structured learning and real workplace activities, learners deepen their technical competence and build confidence in communicating with team members, reporting progress and contributing to delivery outcomes. By completion, individuals can assist with development tasks, improve software quality and support project delivery alongside more senior developers.
Employers benefit from technically capable software support staff who contribute to software development tasks, improve code quality and assist with team delivery.
Employers benefit from staff who:
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Designed for learners entering software development support roles or existing staff seeking formalised competence in software development techniques.
Learning aligns with national occupational standards, supporting software delivery capability that strengthens team performance and technical outcomes.
This course is ideal for:
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This course is suitable for employers operating in:
Throughout the programme, learners are supported to:
This ensures apprentices approach the End Point Assessment with confidence and clarity.
This means you can recruit with a clear development route in mind from day one.
Many of our apprentices go on to secure permanent roles, promotions and long-term career progression within their organisations.
Receive a £1,000 incentive when you recruit an apprentice aged 16–18, or 19–24 with an EHCP or care leaver status.
Employers are exempt from paying National Insurance Contributions for apprentices under 25, provided they earn under the Upper Secondary Threshold.
Training costs are typically 95–100% government funded for non-levy paying employers — making apprenticeships significantly more cost-effective than traditional recruitment.
Apprenticeships improve retention, engagement and progression. You build capability tailored to your business from day one.
We review your role for apprenticeship alignment and suitability.
Support you in refining the job description if needed to attract the right candidates.
We advertise and promote your vacancy across our candidate network.
We screen and shortlist candidates based on your requirements.
We guide you through the onboarding and funding process end-to-end.
We don’t take you out of your role — we develop you within it.
Our programmes are designed for people already in work, helping you build the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to perform at a higher level. Everything you learn is applied directly to your day-to-day responsibilities, so the impact is immediate, practical and measurable.
From enrolment through to completion, we support both you and your employer to ensure the training delivers real value.
If you are not sure on what course may suit you, funding or how it all works, then get in touch and we can help and support and help you on your journey.