The document describes QA's software developer apprenticeship program, which trains enthusiastic students in coding skills like multiple programming languages, queries, and commands over 12-14 months. Apprentices gain relevant training from QA combined with workplace mentoring and assessment. By the end, each apprentice emerges as a skilled developer capable of working with minimal assistance. The program allows participants to earn a salary while learning practical skills to start an IT career.

1. Shape the future of technology. QA’s pioneering software developer
apprenticeship puts the IT sector’s most sought-after skills at the
fingertips of the UK’s young people. Commands, queries, multiple
languages – QA Apprentices can code them all.
This programme turns enthusiastic geeks and bedroom hackers into coding masters.
Available in two pathways for C# and Java, it combines relevant QA training with
mentoring and assessment in the workplace.
We teach and assess these skills to industry standards ensuring they are applied on the job:
• Object-oriented programming • Web and systems development
• SQL data modelling • Event-driven programming
After 12 – 14 months each apprentice will be a skilled developer working with
minimal support.
Software & Web Development
Programming | Databases | Web
“I do all sorts from coding to
web design and I really enjoy
what I do. QA Apprenticeships
have really set me up for my
future; I have a career and I’m
earning a great salary!”
Rosie Allen
QA Apprentice from London
Duration:
12 – 14 months
QA training:
Nine weeks
Salary:
£8,000 – £13,000
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“QA has been instrumental in developing
a successful programme which has
delivered a return on the company’s
investment. QA Apprentices contribute to
Capgemini’s commitment to innovation…
maintaining Capgemini’s position as a
global leader in its field.”
Christine Hodgson
UK Chairman, Capgemini
Ideal job roles
• Developers
• Programmers
• Testers
• Coders
Entry requirements
Ideally 7 GCSEs (C and above)
including Maths and English
Key units for C# or Java
Plus further modules for both C# and Java
• HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Core, object-oriented and event-driven programming
• Data modelling and SQL
• Web and desktop applications
• MTA in software development fundamentals
• City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in IT Systems & Principles
• City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in IT Professional Competence
Key qualifications
Apprenticeship
QA Training 15%
At work 85%