Foundation Apprenticeship in IT: Software Development at SCQF level 6
Duration: 1 year
Why Study a Foundation Apprenticeship?
Who Can Apply?
The Foundation Apprenticeship (FA) in IT: Software Development is for pupils staying on at school. You can choose an FA as one of your subjects in S5 or S6.
Entry Requirements
- Good level of written/spoken English (level 5 Literacy or Nat 5 English)
- Committed and flexible
- Ability to work with others
- Ability to problem solve
- Commitment to the sector
Qualifications Gained
- National Progression Award (NPA) in Software Development.
- Diploma for IT and Telecommunications Professionals at SCQF Level 6 (5 units).
During this course you will learn…
National Progression Award in Software Development
- Computing Applications: Development
- Computing: Authoring a Website
- Software Design and Development
Diploma for IT and Telecommunications Professionals (Part of)
- Personal Effectiveness 2
- Health and Safety in IT and Telecom
- Investigating and Defining Customer Requirements for IT and Telecoms Systems 2
- Data Modelling 1
- Work Based Challenge Unit
You could work in areas like:
- Software or web developer
- Database administrator
- Network manager
Gaming, virtual reality, cyber security – the digital world is changing fast. You could help decide where it goes next.
In Scotland, over 90,000 people work in digital technology roles. The current average full-time salary for digital technology roles is £37,500, which is over 30% higher than the Scottish average of £28,000.
With this Foundation Apprenticeship, you’ll be setting yourself up for roles that are in demand not just now, but in the future too!
Aberdeenshire Council Delivery
This course may be delivered by Aberdeenshire Council Specialist FA Trainers or in conjunction with a local external provider.
Meta-skills
Your Foundation Apprenticeship will also help you to develop core skills valued by employers, particularly:
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Working with others
- Time management
These transferable skills are necessary and highly desirable for working in a range of other related jobs.
To achieve your qualification you will:
Attend class each week
Be committed to learning new things and completing your work within a given timescale
Learn more about meta-skills here
What can I go on to next?
- You could go straight into a job in the software development sector.
- You could gain entry to the Modern Apprenticeship in IT and Telecommunications at SCQF Level 6.
- You might gain entry to the Technical Apprenticeship in IT and Telecommunications at SCQF Level 8.
- University or College: you could continue your studies to gain a Higher National Certificate or Diploma (HNC/D) or a degree.
- Graduate Apprenticeship.
Case Study
IT Software Development Aberdeenshire Council Foundation Apprenticeship: Kieran’s videodiary
How To Apply
Your school will have Foundation Apprenticeships on your course choice form. If it is on the list, tick the right box, after discussing with your Guidance Teacher if necessary.
If you do not see it there, see either your Guidance Teacher or Depute Head to discuss.
