IT Professional Advanced Apprenticeship

IT Professional Advanced Apprenticeship with optional routes

This programme is designed to give you the relevant training and education required to work within an IT environment. Learning through practical and theory sessions at College and via online learning which is teamed with work-based experience and training in order to achieve the Advanced IT Professional Apprenticeship. With option of specialising as an IT Support Technician, Web Development specialist, Software/Programme Developer or Networking engineer.

Students will receive the relevant training required to work in a specific part of the IT industry and employed within a wide range of business settings. Organisations will be able to select the most appropriate route to meet their business needs.

What will I learn?

QCF Diploma Level 3. Core units:

• Develop Own Effectiveness and Professionalism


• Health and Safety


• Interpersonal and Written Communication


• Software Installation and Upgrade


• System Operation

Specialist pathways depending on IT career including:

• Web Specialist


• Software Developer


• Technical Support


• Networking

As part of the Apprenticeship framework you will also study Employment Rights and Responsibilities, and Functional Skills Level 2/GCSEs in English, maths and ICT.

What are the Entry Requirements?

Successful completion of a relevant level 2 qualification, or five GCSEs (grades A*- C), including English, Maths and ICT. Candidates should have a strong interest in the area of ICT and be able to discuss why they wish to do this. Students will need to be committed to their study and be responsible for their own learning. It will be necessary to attend an interview with the Work Based Learning team and to complete basic skills assessments in literacy and numeracy. Students on this course must be employed in a suitable work placement, where they are using a variety of more complex tasks in IT applications, daily.

What can I do next?

Career pathways may include web developer, network planner or network engineer. Higher education opportunities may include the Certificate of Higher Education in Computing Solutions and HNC in Computing and Systems Development at Colchester Institute.

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for an Apprenticeship

Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses & Apprenticeships (PDF)

Considering an apprenticeship?
Many young people look to an apprenticeship to gain valuable skills directly in the workplace.
You can apply for both an apprenticeship, and a full-time course as your back up,
but note that you will need to do some research to find an employer willing to take you on as an apprentice
if you do not already have one.

If you are applying for an apprenticeship please use the application form above,
ensuring you complete section 4 of the form. In order to start your apprenticeship you must have an employer
ready to complete your apprenticeship with.

Please contact our Apprenticeship Hub team on 01206 712412 or
apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk
or visit our Apprenticeships Section
for details and support when finding an employer. If you already have an employer please include
their contact details in section 4 of the application form. If you require any more information about
the apprenticeships we offer, please click "Read more..." below:

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