IT (Software Development) - Apprenticeship NI (Level 3)

This two-year course will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge essential to work with the IT Sector.


Academic Year: 2022/23

Course Code: 10820

Campus: Bangor, Lisburn

Study Type: Full-Time

Education Level Further Education

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Course Overview
The course will enable you to qualify for a level 3 OCR Technical Diploma in IT together with Vendor certified competency qualifications.

Course Modules

You will study the following subject in year 1:

  • Fundamentals of IT
  • Global Information
  • Social Media and Digital Marketing
  • Software Engineering for Business
  • Web Design and Prototyping

On successful completion of year 1, you will progress and study the following in year 2:

  • Cyber Security
  • Application Design
  • Project Management
  • Product Development
  • Internet of Everything
  • Big Data Analytics

You will also study Essential Skills to level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy unless exempt through GCSE grades C or above in Maths and English, respectively.   Employment is an integral part of this programme where you will gain valuable work experience.   As a student you will spend 1 day a week in the College.

Ideal If:
You would like a career within the IT sector. This may lead to employment in roles such as a Software Developer, Games Developer or IT Product Developer.

You'll Learn:
About Software Engineering for Business, the Fundamentals of IT as well as the importance of Cyber Security.

You'll Love:
The practical focus of this course and the industry standard computer suites.

You'll Progress:
Successful completion of this course will enable you to apply for employment within the IT sector or further study at HE level.

You'll Need:
To have secured suitable employment in the IT sector. 5 GCSE's at Grade C or above and preferably Grade C or above in English and Maths. (Employers may set their own additional, enhanced requirements).
Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

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