Software Engineering
Learn how software is invented, designed, built, maintained and improved, with hands-on skills that build a strong foundation.
- Open to all grades
- Computer labs & smart boards
- Guided, practical exercises
See how real software is planned and built.
Learners apply scientific and practical knowledge to the frameworks and processes behind the software we use every day.
See how software is made
Follow the full journey, from understanding a problem to planning, building, testing and maintaining it.
Build structured thinking
Breaking big problems into clear, manageable steps strengthens maths, sciences and many other subjects.
Learn to work as a team
Project and quality activities show how people plan together and deliver dependable work.
Six stages of software engineering.
From the development lifecycle to testing and maintenance, through practical, guided work.
Models and the lifecycle
How engineering models and the lifecycle organise work from an idea to finished software.
Requirements
Discovering and recording what users need, so software solves the right problem.
Design tools and strategies
The tools, strategies and levels used to plan a system before any code is written.
Project and software management
Planning tasks, tracking progress and keeping a software project on course.
Testing and quality
Testing levels plus quality assurance and control, so software works correctly.
Maintenance and re-engineering
Maintaining, improving and re-engineering existing software over time.
How a software project runs
Four stages learners work through, from first idea to dependable software.
- 01
Understand the problem
Gather requirements and agree what the software must do for its users.
- 02
Design the solution
Use design tools and strategies to plan the system’s structure.
- 03
Build and test
Write the software, then test it at different levels to find problems.
- 04
Maintain and improve
Keep it working well, improving or re-engineering it as needs change.
Questions parents ask.
Can’t find your answer? The ICT department is happy to help.
Send an enquiryDoes my son need coding experience?
The course introduces software processes and practical skills from the foundations. Ask the ICT department about any expectations at your son’s grade.
Which programming languages are used?
Languages and development tools are confirmed by the ICT department and may vary by grade. Please ask the school for current details.
Which grades can take this course?
The programme describes ICT opportunities for learners in all grades. The ICT department confirms the depth and availability of each course for every grade.
Do these courses lead to a certificate?
No professional certification or employment outcome is claimed for these courses. Please ask the ICT department about course length and any assessment involved.
Ask about software engineering.
The ICT department can explain what your son would study at his grade level, and how the course fits his pathway.
- All gradesDepth confirmed by the ICT dept
- Two computer labsPlus an ICT resource centre
- Hands-onGuided practical exercises
