Software Development Associate Apprenticeship

The Software Development Associate Apprenticeship is a two-year programme designed for those who have recently completed second-level education or mature learners seeking to retrain. It is a dual-education programme involving both college-based and workplace learning. This college-based learning is state funded and tech apprentices receive a salary from their employer while on the programme. Successful completion of all modules on this programme results in the attainment of a Quality and Qualifications Ireland-accredited Advanced Certificate in Computer Programming, which is placed at Level Six on the National Framework of Qualifications. Minimum candidate entry requirements are as follows. A successful candidate: • Must be 18 years or older; • Will be required to complete an initial aptitude test; • Must have achieved a passing grade (or O6/H7) in 5 or more subjects, including Mathematics and English (both at Ordinary Level or above), in the Irish Leaving Certificate; • Must be eligible to participate in Further Education and Training programmes; and • Must be entitled to study and work in Ireland. For more information please see
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