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Web developer apprenticeships

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Web developer apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through

  • a university course
  • a college course
  • an apprenticeship
  • working towards this role


    • University

    You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in: 

    • web design and development
    • computer science 
    • digital media development 
    • software engineering

    You'll usually need 1 or 2 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma. You'll need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree.

    College
    You could do a college course that may help you to get a trainee developer's job. Courses include: 

    • Level 3 Diploma in Web Development 
    • T level in Digital Production, Design and Development 
    • Level 4 Diploma in Software Development 
    • Level 5 Diploma in Computing

    You may need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a Level 3 course or a T Level. You'll need 1 or 2 A-Levels, a Level 3 diploma or relevant experience for a Level 4 or Level 5 course.

    Apprenticeship
    You could take an apprenticeship such as: 

    • Level 3 Software development technician 
    • Level 4 Software developer 
    • Digital and technology solutions specialist or professional degree apprenticeship.
    You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A-Levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship.

    Work
    You may be able to start as a junior developer and improve your skills and knowledge by completing further training and qualifications while you work. Make sure that you're up to date with the latest industry trends and web development standards.

    Web developer apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software 
    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • the ability to write computer programs 
    • persistence and determination 
    • analytical thinking skills 
    • to be flexible and open to change 
    • the ability to use your initiative 
    • maths knowledge 
    • to have a thorough understanding of computer systems and applications

    Web developer apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    You could: 

    • meet internal/external clients to define their website requirements 
    • work as part of a larger development team 
    • prepare a design plan 
    • decide which branding, text, colours and backgrounds to use 
    • use design software to lay out pages, position buttons, links and pictures 
    • add multimedia features like sound, animation and video 
    • use different programming and coding languages 
    • test and improve the design and site upload the site to a server
    Working environment
    You could work from home, in an office or at a client's business.

    Career path and progression - Web developer apprenticeships

    With experience, you could specialise in a particular area, like e-commerce or move up to a more senior role like lead programmer or project leader. You could also move into other IT fields, like systems analysis or IT project management.

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    Considering an Apprenticeship?

    There are lots of benefits to apprenticeships, here are our top 5:

    • Paid Training
      Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
    • Range of career opportunities
      There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
    • Earn & learn
      As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday and sick pay.
    • Great career prospects
      Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
    • Learn on the job
      There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job - whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables or building engines!

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