IT, Software, Web & Telecoms Professionals Apprenticeship

Entry criteria varies depending on the framework that you are studying and the needs of the employer, however a good level of secondary education is expected and many employers expect you to have five GCSE’s including maths and English GCSE at grade D or above. Of equal importance are skills like motivation and work ethic, good interpersonal skills, good communication skills and a willingness to learn. Employers will set specifications depending on the role.

The duration of an apprenticeship will vary depending on the needs of the employer but you will be required to complete qualifications during the period usually with set study days. As part of the apprenticeship, there will be a number of specific skills that your employer or college tutor will monitor and observe to prove that you reached a certain level of understanding.

After completion of the level 2, you may want to secure a full time position as an ICT Support Engineer, Network Planner, Database Administrator or Network Engineer. If you wish to pursue higher level qualifications, the next step would be a level 3 advanced apprenticeship in IT (developing infrastructure management and support skills over 18 months), then progression onto a level 4 HNC higher level apprenticeship (24 months).

• ICT Support Engineers
• Network Planners
• Database Administrators
• Network Engineers