Apprenticeship for IT Practitioners

Apprenticeship for IT Practitioners
Apprenticeship

Venue
Knightstone Campus

As an apprentice you will spend the majority of your week working for an employer and learning in the workplace. You will also usually come in to college for one day a week to gain support from your tutors and learn about the technical aspects of your job role.

To achieve the Apprenticeship, you will usually need to complete a
number of qualifications including the NVQ Level 2 for IT Practitioners and Functional Skills*. To achieve the NVQ 2 for IT Practitioners you will complete subjects relevant to your workplace situation.

The topics you will study include:

· Software development
· Hardware installation
· Website software
· System testing.

You will develop these skills and other important IT skills whilst being
employed in an actual business.

How will I be assessed?
Assessments are carried out through practical skills tests, observations of you working, assignments and projects. Tutors will make regular visits to your workplace to conduct reviews of your progress and to ensure that you are on target to gain your
qualifications.

How long will it take?

The time taken for you to achieve your Apprenticeship will depend on how well you get on at work, but most of all, it will depend on your own
commitment and motivation to complete your training. As a general
rule, an Apprenticeship will take 12-18 months.

Apprenticeships are open to people aged 16 and over.

AT A GLANCE
Duration
18 Months

Level
Level 2

Progression
On successful completion you may:

Progress to an Advanced Apprenticeship for IT Professionals.

Or

Progress to a BTEC National Diploma for IT Practitioners, or another Level 3 course in a different subject area.

Or

Continue your exciting and rewarding career in IT.

Achieving this Apprenticeship will give you the equivalent of 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C.

Entry Requirements
We recommend you have a minimum of four GCSEs at grades C-G, however all applications will be considered. You must also
demonstrate an interest in IT and a willingness to learn. Having a relevant job (for a minimum of 16 hours per week), or in some cases, a work placement, is an essential part of an Apprenticeship. You will need to put in time and effort to find an employer to offer you an Apprenticeship. The Apprenticeship team at the College will support you with your job search activities â€" please get in touch if you need some help.