Oracle database and Java developer apprenticeships from QA

QA Apprenticeships partners with Oracle to deliver business-focused apprenticeships to help companies recruit and train new staff for roles such as Java software developer and Oracle database specialist.

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What your apprentice will study

The technical training is delivered at either a QA academy or residential location, and your apprentice will have intensive training in the first few weeks to become productive right from the start.

Oracle apprenticeship

• One week induction with employer
• Two week boot camp covering Oracle database and product suite, and an introduction to databases
• Six further training weeks, every eight weeks, to include: Advanced database concepts; e-business suite; PL/SQL; consulting skills, and; an optional course and certification from QA Oracle catalogue

Java developers apprenticeship

• One week induction with employer
• Four week boot camp in Java programming
• Four further training weeks, every 12 weeks, to include: Object oriented programming; testing for developers; data modelling and SQL, and; an optional course and certification from QA catalogue

They'll also complete a work-based portfolio to give them rounded business skills. These include customer service, health & safety and professional development.

How long does the apprenticeship last?

12 months, after which the apprentice will be qualified and ready for full-time employment. Eight weeks of that are spend in off-site QA training on a block release basis.

Entry requirements

Seven GCSEs, A* - C including Maths, Science and English.