"*" indicates required fields 1Details2Knowledge3Skills4Behaviours5Qualifications, Prior Learning & Experience Welcome to the Corndel Software Developer Level 4 Skills Radar. This skills radar is a self assessment tool that is used to confirm your eligibility for this apprenticeship, and to help us to understand your current level of knowledge, skills and behaviours against those of this programme. If you hold qualifications, or have prior learning or experience related to this programme we will contact you to discuss this further, as you may not be eligible for government funding. Unique IDThis field is hidden when viewing the formDate of completion DD slash MM slash YYYY Your detailsName* First Last Aptem email address* Enter Email Confirm Email Employer*Job title*Your data will be processed by Corndel in accordance with their Privacy Policy.Privacy policy* Please tick here to confirm your consent* The statements below cover the knowledge that you will learn and develop on this programme. Using the 1-10 guidance below, please assess your current level of knowledge and experience in relation to the level of this programme. 1-2: I have no prior learning or experience and cannot demonstrate this. 3-4: I have some prior learning or experience and demonstrate this inconsistently. 5-6: I have moderate prior learning or experience and demonstrate this occasionally. 7-8: I have good, or very good prior learning or experience and demonstrate this often. 9: I have extensive prior learning or experience and demonstrate this to an exemplary standard. 10: I am an expert and have nothing further to learn. Knowledge - Part 1:*12345678910Organisational policies and procedures relating to the tasks being undertaken, and when to follow them. For example the storage and treatment of GDPR sensitive data.All stages of the software development life-cycle (what each stage contains, including the inputs and outputs).Roles and responsibilities within the software development lifecycle (who is responsible for what).Roles and responsibilities of the project life-cycle within your organisation, and your role.How best to communicate using the different communication methods and how to adapt appropriately to different audiences.How teams work effectively to produce software and how to contribute appropriately.Knowledge - Part 2:*12345678910The similarities and differences between software development methodologies, such as Agile and Waterfall.Principles and uses of relational and non-relational databases.Algorithms, logic and data structures relevant to software development for example:- arrays- stacks- queues- linked lists- trees- graphs- hash tables- sorting algorithms- searching algorithms- critical sections and race conditions.Software designs and functional or technical specifications.Software design approaches and patterns, to identify reusable solutions to commonly occurring problems.Software testing frameworks and methodologies. The statements below cover the skills that you will learn and develop on this programme. Using the 1-10 guidance below, please assess your current level of skills and experience in relation to the level of this programme. 1-2: I have no prior learning or experience and cannot demonstrate this. 3-4: I have some prior learning or experience and demonstrate this inconsistently. 5-6: I have moderate prior learning or experience and demonstrate this occasionally. 7-8: I have good, or very good prior learning or experience and demonstrate this often. 9: I have extensive prior learning or experience and demonstrate this to an exemplary standard. 10: I am an expert and have nothing further to learn. Skills - Part 1:*12345678910Interpret and implement a given design whist remaining compliant with security and maintainability requirements.Follow company, team or client approaches to continuous integration, version and source control.Communicate software solutions and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders.Create analysis artefacts, such as use cases and/or user stories.Apply an appropriate software development approach according to the relevant paradigm (for example object oriented, event driven or procedural).Create simple software designs to effectively communicate understanding of the programme.Follow software designs and functional or technical specifications.Follow testing frameworks and methodologies.Skills - Part 2:*12345678910Create logical and maintainable code.Build, manage and deploy code into the relevant environment.Link code to data sets.Apply algorithms, logic and data structures.Test code and analyse results to correct errors found using unit testing.Identify and create test scenarios.Apply structured techniques to problem solving, debug code and understand the structure of programmes in order to identify and resolve issues.Conduct a range of test types, such as Integration, System, User Acceptance, Non-Functional, Performance and Security testing.Develop effective user interfaces. The statements below cover the behaviours that you will learn and develop on this programme. Using the 1-10 guidance below, please assess your current level against the behaviours, in relation to the level of this programme. 1-2: I have no prior learning or experience and cannot demonstrate this. 3-4: I have some prior learning or experience and demonstrate this inconsistently. 5-6: I have moderate prior learning or experience and demonstrate this occasionally. 7-8: I have good, or very good prior learning or experience and demonstrate this often. 9: I have extensive prior learning or experience and demonstrate this to an exemplary standard. 10: I am an expert and have nothing further to learn. Behaviours:*12345678910Works independently and takes responsibility. For example, has a disciplined and responsible approach to risk and stays motivated and committed when facing challenges.Applies logical thinking. For example, uses clear and valid reasoning when making decisions related to undertaking work instructions.Maintains a productive, professional and secure working environment.Works collaboratively with a wide range of people in different roles, internally and externally, with a positive attitude to inclusion and diversity.Acts with integrity with respect to ethical, legal and regulatory ensuring the protection of personal data, safety and security.Shows initiative and takes responsibility for solving problems within their own remit, being resourceful when faced with a problem to solve.Communicates effectively in a variety of situations to both a technical and non-technical audience.Shows curiosity to the business context in which the solution will be used, displaying an inquisitive approach to solving the problem. This includes the curiosity to explore new opportunities, techniques and the tenacity to improve methods and maximise performance of the solution and creativity in their approach to solutions.Committed to continued professional development. Have you previously achieved a qualification equivalent to a level 4 (e.g. certificate of higher education (CertHE) and/or higher national certificate (HNC) or above?* Yes No Please list all relevant qualifications*Click on the (+) to add further qualificationsTitleLevel Add RemoveOther work experience Tick here if you have any other work experience that may be relevant to this apprenticeship that could affect your eligibility. Please provide details:*SignatureThis field is hidden when viewing the formDate DD slash MM slash YYYY
