Software Developer Level 4

Building and testing simple, high-quality code for software.

Course Background and Overview

Software developers are the creative minds behind computer programs. Some develop the applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or another device.

The broad purpose of the occupation is to understand a client's requirements as provided in design specification and then build and test high-quality code solutions to deliver the best outcome. A software developer may work on Transport ticketing systems, traffic light control systems, customer-facing websites for journey planning and account management, internal websites for monitoring the status of train and road networks. Bespoke asset management systems.

End-Point Assessment Components

Work-based project with questioning
Professional discussion underpinned by portfolio

EPA Cost and Payment Terms

EPA Cost £1,400
Once a learner(s) successfully clears gateway and ready for the End Point Assessment (EPA), invoices will be generated.
Please note that payment terms are set at 30 days from the date of the invoice.

Resit and Re-take Fees

Work-based project with questioning £400
Professional discussion underpinned by portfolio £500

Delivery Process Map

Apprentice Passes Gateway

Once the apprentice has been registered, the training provider uploads all documentation for gateway including the gateway declaration. This shows the apprentice is now ready for EPA.

Apprentice Booked for EPA

When the apprentice has passed gateway, our booking team co-ordinates with the apprentice, training provider and available assessors to get the apprentice booked in for their EPA components. Once a time/date has been agreed and an assessor has been allocated, we will book the apprentice in via the Summit portal. The apprentice receives an email from Summit confirming their EPA booking.

Apprentice Attends EPA

The apprentice will attend their EPA sessions with their assessor.

Assessor and IV Marking

The assessor will mark the assessment of the apprentice within 3 working days and if required will pass it over to the Internal Verifier (IV). The IV will have another 5 working days to provide their final comments and conclude the overall grade for the apprentice.

Final Grade Awarded

The final grade for the apprentice will be added to the Summit portal, the apprentice will be notified via email confirmation.

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