Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in IT and Telecoms

Information Technology has fundamentally changed both the way that we live our lives and the way in which business is conducted. IT plays an integral role in all industries, and therefore provides interesting and rewarding career and progression opportunities. The IT industry designs, develops, manufactures, sells, installs and maintains computer-based information systems. Wherever you look, IT is now in almost every part of modern life. It is estimated, for example, that 21 million people use IT at work every day in the workplace. The industry has more than a million IT professionals, approximately half of whom work in specialist IT companies. The remainder work in other leading industries such as manufacturing, finance, the public sector and communications. Apart from specific technical skills, working in the IT industry requires strong communication, problem solving skills as well as the ability to work in teams. An Apprenticeship is a national work based training programme designed for each industry. It is a great way of earning and learning at the same time.
On Successful completion of this programme you will receive a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Professional Competence for IT, Web and Telecommunications Professionals, as well as a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in ICT Systems and Principles. You will also receive certificates for completing Level 2 Functional Skills qualifications in Maths, English and ICT.
The philosophy behind vocational programmes is to encourage student centred learning. You are encouraged to carry out your own research within a supportive and constructive teaching framework. Initiative, flexibility and a consistent approach to producing work in-class, in the workplace and during private study time is emphasised. The programme is assessed by a range of methods, including project work, role-play, oral presentations, case studies, in-class assignments, practical “hands-on” activities and coursework. To be successful it will be necessary for you to undertake a significant amount of private study to meet the demands of the programme.
All assessments are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of specified learning outcomes.