Software Academy
If you’re interested in a career in software, ten training opportunities are currently available at North West Regional College (NWRC). If you successfully finish the academy, you will gain industry recognised software qualifications and be considered for a potential job role with one of the supporting companies.
Training
The Software Academy is a ten-week intensive training course to prepare you for a job in the IT sector under the Assured Skills Programme.
Those selected for the Academy will study A4Q Software Development Engineer in Testing and two modules from OCN Level 4 Diploma in Software Testing.
- Automated Software Testing Fundamentals
- Structured Query Language (SQL) Fundamentals
If you successfully finish the course, you will be guaranteed a job interview with a supporting company.
Those taking part in the Academy will get £175 weekly training allowance for the length of the Academy, as well as help with travelling and childcare costs.
Who can apply
Applicants must:
- be at least 18-years-old by Monday 4 November 2024
- have reached a basic level of skills and knowledge in the area of software development and/ or software testing such that they are able to develop and test rudimentary software programs - preferably Level 3 in an IT related area
- have achieved GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above or equivalent
- be eligible to work in the UK at the time of application
- pass a pre-course proficiency test and interview
If a large number of applications are received the minimum criteria may be changed, based on qualifications and experience outlined in your application, in order to get a manageable shortlist for interviews.
Applications are welcome from those currently in employment, unemployed or economically inactive.
By applying for a place on this pre-employment training programme, you are committing to pursuing a job opportunity with one of the employers supporting this Academy.
How to apply
Apply online at:
Closing date
Completed applications must be sent by 12.00 noon on Monday 14 October 2024.
Interview and training dates
NWRC will invite successful applicants to attend an information session on the week beginning Monday 14 October 2024.
A proficiency test and interview that will take place on the week beginning Monday 21 October 2024 at the Derry/ Londonderry Campus.
Successful applicants will attend intensive training at NWRC’s dedicated training venue in their Derry/ Londonderry Campus for the length of the Academy.
Training will be on campus on Monday's and Tuesday's from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, on Wednesday's from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm, and five hours online every Thursday and Friday starting on Monday 4 November 2024 to Friday 24 January 2025.
Company information
The supporting companies participating in the Software Academy are: -
- Bioledger, Derry/ Londonderry
- Challenge Curve, Derry/ Londonderry
- Focused on Data, Garvagh
- ITUS, Letterkenny
- Foods Connected, Derry/ Londonderry
- Telatec, Coleraine
Further information
For more information on this academy or to receive updates on new academy opportunities as they arise, email your enquiry to assuredskills@economy-ni.gov.uk
Privacy notice
To find out how your information will be managed, you can view the privacy notice for Assured Skills.
Disability Requirements and Reasonable Adjustment Requests
To make sure that all applicants have the chance to perform to the best of their ability in either an application or interview situation any reasonable adjustments you may need will be considered if you are offered a place on the academy.
If you require any form of reasonable adjustment to complete the application or interview process, please note this in the application.
You must provide full details of the adjustment required and you may be asked to provide appropriate evidence to support your request.