This apprenticeship has a duration of 24 months
The primary role of a Software Tester is to ensure that software operates as intended. Testers typically design and prepare test plans and conduct software testing as appropriate to ensure that software is fit for purpose. They document and report the results of testing activities. They have a good understanding of the software lifecycle and software development practices.
Typical job roles are:
Individual employers will set the selection criteria, but this might include five GCSEs; A levels; a Level 3 Apprenticeship; other relevant qualifications and experience; or an aptitude test, with a focus on functional maths. Level 2 English and Maths will need to be achieved, if not already, prior to taking the end point assessment. Apprentices will need to be proficient (not experts) in programming in at least one language, showing competency and understanding of core programming principles (i.e. iteration, selection, classes and objects, etc.).
The apprentice will have obtained the ISTQB Foundation Qualification
Knowledge Module | Vendor Certification |
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ISTQB Foundation | |
Testing Tools | |
Testing Concepts |
Erroneously showed “Level 3 Certificate in Software Development Context & Methodologies” but this is for Software developer
Gloucester College apprentices have access to the college VLE which can be found here.
Year | Start | End | Topic |
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2019 | 21 October | 25 October | Induction and Python |
19 November | 22 November | Web development | |
2020 | 13 January | 17 January | Web pages with ASP.Net |
23 March | 27 March | Selenium and Test procedures | |
11 May | 15 May | Test Strategies | |
7 September | 11 September | Test Plans | |
2 December | 4 December | ISTQB QA Virtual Classroom 3 Day Training Course | |
TBC | TBC | ISTQB Examination. | |
19 July | 20 July | Competency Check | |
13th Sept | 17th Sept | Synoptic project |
Year | Start | End | Topic | Room |
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2020 | 16 November | 16 November | 1 Day Induction | |
23 November | 27 November | Programming - Theory I | ||
2021 | 25 January | 29 January | Programming - Theory II | |
15 March | 19 March | Web,Databases, PHP and MySQL | ||
5th July | 9th July | Agile Software Methodologies | ||
20 September | 24 September | Testing Fundamentals,Testing Activities, Agile Software Methodologies | D101 | |
November TBC | November TBC | 3 Day Virtual Course And ISTQB Examination. | ||
2022 | April TBC | April TBC | Competency Check | |
June TBC | June TBC | Interview preparation and synoptic project |
Year | Start | End | Topic | Room |
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2021 | 22 March | 22 March | 1 Day Induction | D101 |
7 June | 11 June | Programming and Web development | D101 | |
12 July | 16 July | Web, Databases, PHP and MySQL | D101 | |
20 Sept | 24 Sept | Testing Fundamentals,Testing Activities, Agile Software Methodologies | D101 | |
15 Nov | 19 Nov | Test Levels & Test Types | D101 | |
2022 | 31 Jan | 4 Feb | Static Testing & Test Techniques | D101 |
14 March | 19 March | Test Management & Testing Tools | D101 | |
TBC April | TBC April | ISTQB Examination | ||
2022 | May TBC | May TBC | Competency Check | |
June TBC | June TBC | Interview preparation and synoptic project |
Year | Start | End | Topic | |
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2022 | 24 Jan | 28 Jan | Induction & Programming 1 | D101 |
21st Feb | 25th Feb | Programming 2 | D101 | |
21 March | 25 March | Web & Javascript ,Databases, PHP and MySQL | D101 | |
19 April | 22 April | Testing Fundamentals,Testing Activities, Agile Software Methodologies | D101 | |
23 May | 27 May | Test Levels & Test Types | D101 | |
TBC | Static Testing, Test Techniques, Test Management Tools | |||
TBC | ISTQB Examination | |||
2023 | TBC | Competency Check | ||
TBC | Interview preparation and synoptic project |