QA Engineer Apprentice (Micro Nav Ltd)

Summary

Based in our Bournemouth offices at least 3 days per week, you will start your Apprenticeship with us between May and August 2025. You will be part of our 75-strong workforce, working in an agile scrum team developing world-class, bespoke simulation software for global customers using your technical abilities and industry knowledge.

Wage: £20,000 a year
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Training course: Software tester (level 4)
Hours: Monday - Friday 8- 4pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 14 April
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Complete assigned tasks in accordance with the given requirements to a time scale and quality suitable for customer use
Problem solving, reviewing, fault finding, testing, documentation
Accurate and timely reporting of progress and impediments
Attend all lessons and pass exams required of the scheme
Assists in creation of Test Specifications
Assists and reviews ATS (Acceptance Test Script) development
Works on customer facing based projects

Where you’ll work

41-47 SEABOURNE ROAD
BOURNEMOUTH
BH5 2HU

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

ESTIO TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Software tester (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

apply static test techniques
apply Black Box test techniques such as Equivalence Partitioning, Boundary Value Analysis, Decision Table Testing and State Transition Testing
analyse test objectives and requirements/test basis to define test scope and coverage criteria
use tools to automate, manage or support any test activity
Apply a regression strategy including selection of tests, maintenance of regression suites and identifying tests suitable for automation
use defect tracking tools
adapt and apply testing activities according to industry standard development methodologies (sequential and iterative)
apply the range of different software test types within the broad categories of Functional, Non-Functional (Security, Performance & Usability), and White Box/Structural Testing
apply and support testing at different Test Levels appropriate to the Software Development Lifecycle (such as Unit Testing, Component Integration Testing, System Testing, System Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing), taking into account the fundamentals of testing
conform to specific industry standards where appropriate (such as GDPR, health informatics, safety critical, etc.) related to software testing
maintain up to date knowledge of technological developments in the field of Software Testing
record and interpret test progress and results, communicating test status to the relevant stakeholders
Design and follow tests to achieve coverage criteria
apply static test techniques
apply Black Box test techniques such as Equivalence Partitioning, Boundary Value Analysis, Decision Table Testing and State Transition Testing
analyse test objectives and requirements/test basis to define test scope and coverage criteria
use tools to automate, manage or support any test activity
Apply a regression strategy including selection of tests, maintenance of regression suites and identifying tests suitable for automation
use defect tracking tools
adapt and apply testing activities according to industry standard development methodologies (sequential and iterative)
apply the range of different software test types within the broad categories of Functional, Non-Functional (Security, Performance & Usability), and White Box/Structural Testing
apply and support testing at different Test Levels appropriate to the Software Development Lifecycle (such as Unit Testing, Component Integration Testing, System Testing, System Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing), taking into account the fundamentals of testing
conform to specific industry standards where appropriate (such as GDPR, health informatics, safety critical, etc.) related to software testing
maintain up to date knowledge of technological developments in the field of Software Testing
record and interpret test progress and results, communicating test status to the relevant stakeholders
Design and follow tests to achieve coverage criteria

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

Estio apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.

Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.

Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 4 Software Tester, with training in how to:

Ensure that the software used within your business operates as intended
Design and prepare test plans and conduct software testing as appropriate to ensure your software is fit for purpose
Collect and interpret the results of testing and make appropriate recommendations
Understand the software lifecycle and apply software development practices
Document and report test results
Store, manage and share test data in a secure manner

For a full list of programme modules visit: estio.co.uk/courses/software-tester.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSE's including English Language and Maths (grade (A*-C/9-4 or equivalent))

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Knowledge of the Office suite

Other requirements

• Knowledge of the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) • Knowledge and use of the Windows family of operating systems.

About this company

Micro Nav is dedicated to enhancing global air traffic safety and proficiency through our advanced simulation systems. Our mission is to equip air navigation service providers, military organisations, and aviation training institutions with unparalleled technology and solutions. We strive to develop the world's best-trained air traffic controllers, ensuring they are prepared to meet the evolving demands of air traffic management with excellence and precision. By continuously pushing the boundaries of technology and service, Micro Nav aims to set the global benchmark for quality, reliability, and advancement in air traffic control solutions, contributing significantly to the future of safe and efficient airspace management worldwide.

Company benefits

•Free parking on site. •Train station is 4 minutes walk and we are on all the major bus routes.

After this apprenticeship

At the end of the apprenticeship we would hope to employ the candidate on a permanent basis

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ESTIO TRAINING LIMITED

Jordan Whitworth

Jordan.Whitworth@estio.co.uk

0113 3500 333

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000310915.

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Closes in 17 days (Monday 7 April at 11:59pm)

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