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Software Development Technician - Level 3 Apprenticeship
Build your development team with Software Development Technician apprentices. Develop junior programmers who can contribute to projects, maintain code, and support your development efforts while reducing recruitment costs.
Grow Your Development Capacity
Our Level 3 Software Development Technician apprenticeship helps you build a sustainable talent pipeline by developing junior programmers who contribute to your projects while learning from your experienced team.
What Your Development Technician Will Contribute
Development Support
- Bug fixes and code maintenance
- Assistance with feature implementation
- Testing and quality assurance
- Documentation creation
- Participation in code reviews
- Development tool management
Team Benefits
- Increase development capacity by up to 30%
- Free up senior developers to focus on strategic projects
- Bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to your team
- Improve documentation coverage across projects
- Enhance knowledge sharing within the team
- Support a sustainable growth model for long-term team development
Measurable Development Impact
Productivity Gains
- Faster bug resolution – up to 40% improvement
- Better code coverage – up to 25% increase
- More complete documentation – up to 60% coverage
- Higher team velocity – up to 20% increase
Cost Benefits
- Recruitment savings: £10,000–£15,000 per hire
- Efficient junior developer costs
- Reduced reliance on contractors
- Lower staff turnover rates
Structured Skills Development (College Delivery)
Programming Basics
- Core programming concepts
- Version control with Git
- Basic web technologies
- Development environment setup
Practical Development
- Framework introduction
- Database interactions
- Testing fundamentals
Team Integration
- Real project contributions
- Code review skills
- Agile methodology participation
- Professional practices
Government Funding Support
Financial Package
- Up to £15,000 funding available
- Up to 100% of training costs covered
- No upfront fees
Programme Benefits
- Structured learning pathway
- Industry-recognised certifications
- Mentorship support
- Career development planning
Perfect for Development Teams
Team Scenarios
- Growing development needs
- Junior task backlogs
- Documentation gaps
- Testing requirements
Business Types
- Software companies
- Digital agencies
- Tech startups
- In-house IT teams
Structured Learning Journey
Workplace Learning
- Real code contributions
- Pair programming sessions
- Team collaboration
- Project involvement
Professional Training & Development (College – Off the Job training)
- Programming theory
- Full delivery of the Level 3 Software Development Apprenticeship Standard
- Best practice training
- Tool certifications
- Industry standards
Success Indicators
Technical Progress
- Code quality metrics
- Contribution frequency
- Bug fix rates
- Learning milestones
Team Integration
- Collaboration effectiveness
- Knowledge sharing
- Initiative taking
- Problem-solving ability
Why this matters
By integrating a Level 3 Software Development Technician apprentice into your team, you gain measurable productivity improvements, cost efficiencies, and sustainable talent growth—all while building your future development capability.
Government Funding
Up to 100% of training costs covered
Skilled Workforce
Train employees to your standards
Business Growth
Improved productivity and retention
Cost Effective
Lower recruitment and training costs
Duration
12-15 months
Level
Level 3
Sector
Technology
Training Structure
Off-the-job training provided
Start Dates
Flexible starts available
Government Funding Available
Reduce training costs with government support for this apprenticeship
Maximum Funding Available
£11,000
Per apprentice
Training Costs Covered
Up to 100%
For eligible employers
Key Funding Benefits
100% funding for 16-21s
Full training costs covered
Additional incentive
£1,000 for hiring 16-18 year olds
Business support included
Account management & mentoring
Up to 100% funding for most employers
Up to a 5% employer contribution
Off-the-job training: 370 hours minimum (20% of working hours)
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