Digital and Technology Solutions Professional (Integrated Degree) Apprenticeship

Program Overview

The Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Apprenticeship is a three-year program that combines on-the-job training with academic study to develop skills for a career in the digital and technology sector. It includes modules in programming, networks, databases, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Graduates are prepared for careers as software developers, engineers, testers, and IT project managers. The program is accredited by the Institute for Apprenticeships and offers access to state-of-the-art facilities.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Digital and Technology Solutions Professional (Integrated Degree) Apprenticeship is a three-year program that combines on-the-job training with academic study. The program is designed to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in the digital and technology sector.

Objectives:

• To provide apprentices with the skills and knowledge necessary to work in the digital and technology sector
• To develop apprentices' critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills
• To prepare apprentices for a successful career in the digital and technology sector

Program Description:

The program is delivered through a combination of classroom instruction, online learning, and on-the-job training. Apprentices will attend classes one day per week and work four days per week. The program includes a variety of modules, including:

• Problem Solving Through Programming
• Introduction to Networks and Security
• Introduction to Databases
• Systems Analysis and Design Work-based Project
• Data Structures, Algorithms and Mathematics
• Software Testing and Reliability Engineering
• Work-Based IT Project Management
• Work-Based Business Organisation and Project Management
• Advanced Database Systems
• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
• Mobile Application Development
• Object Oriented Design and Development
• Industrial Consulting Project
• Data Science
• DevOps
• Machine Learning
• Digital and Technology Solutions Gateway
• Digital and Technology Solutions EPA

Outline:

Year One

• Core modules:
• Problem Solving Through Programming
• Introduction to Networks and Security
• Introduction to Databases
• Systems Analysis and Design Work-based Project
• Data Structures, Algorithms and Mathematics
• Software Testing and Reliability Engineering

Year Two

• Core modules:
• Work-Based IT Project Management
• Work-Based Business Organisation and Project Management
• Advanced Database Systems
• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
• Mobile Application Development
• Object Oriented Design and Development

Year Three

• Core modules:
• Industrial Consulting Project
• Data Science
• DevOps
• Machine Learning
• Digital and Technology Solutions Gateway
• Digital and Technology Solutions EPA

Assessment:

Apprentices will be assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Coursework
• Practical activities
• Reports
• Individual presentations
• Group presentations
• Timed exercises
• Portfolios
• End-point assessment

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in the digital and technology sector. The faculty uses a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Online learning
• On-the-job training

Careers:

Graduates of the program will be prepared for a variety of careers in the digital and technology sector, including:

• Software developer
• Software engineer
• Software tester
• Application specialist
• Business analyst
• IT project manager
• IT consultant

Other:

• The program is accredited by the Institute for Apprenticeships.
• The program is part of the South Coast Institute of Technology, a collaboration of further education colleges and universities offering courses that can lead to a wide range of exciting and dynamic career pathways.
• Apprentices will have access to a range of facilities, including:
• Cisco certified networking and security labs
• E-C Council lab
• Media technology labs
• Development centers
• Usability testing environments