The Award in ICT Systems and Principles for Apprenticeships Level 3

The Award in ICT Systems & Principles for Apprenticeships (Level 3)

Duration: 1 year
Course Level: Level 3
This hands-on practical course gives students the opportunity to obtain a vocational IT qualification. It will prepare and qualify them to work in the IT industry; specifically it will enable them to become proficient in installing, configuring, and integrating network hardware and software.

What will I study?
Students will develop practical skills in:
· Customer Support Provision
· Installing and Configuring Software
· Repair Centre Procedures
· Planning for Delivery of ICT Support Services
· Technical Fault Diagnosis
· Technical Fault Remedy
Please Note: Students must possess a Level 2 IT Practitioner qualification in hardware and a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above including Maths and English to be considered for this course which is assessed via a portfolio of evidence.

What next?
From this course it is possible to progress into employment and to specialist higher education courses such as the Foundation Degree in Computing. This allows you to achieve a CISCO CCNA vendor qualification within the Foundation Degree. (See Selby College's range of Foundation Degrees on page 130 of the Full Time Course Guide).