Part time Information and Communication Technology Level 2

Apprenticeship at Level 2 in Information Technology

Apprentices learn on the job, building up knowledge and skills, gaining qualifications and earning money all at the same time


WHAT WILL YOU DO?

You will do work-based training with an employer and are paid a wage. Your apprenticeship will involve working towards a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) and Key Skills, as described below:

WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
There are no minimum entry requirements for this Apprenticeship. Employers may have their own entry

requirements.

Your suitability for the Apprenticeship may be based upon

• Proven commitment to working in this sector, through work experience or work experience;
• Academic and other qualifications eg GCSE's, A Level's, NVQ's or Duke Of Edinburgh awards;
• Holding positions of responsibility at school, college or workplace;
• Voluntary work and part-time employment.

You should also be:

• Motivated to succeed in this sector;
• Willing to learn and apply that learning in to the workplace;
• Able to demonstrate the potential to
• Complete the relevant qualification;
• Willing to communicate effectively with a range of people; and
• Numerate and Literate

WHAT JOB WILL YOU DO?
You could work as:

• Accounts
• Analysis and programming
• Design and printing
• Education and training
• Engineering
• Finances
• Management
• Retail
• Secretarial

HOW LONG DOES YOUR APPRENTICESHIP TAKE TO COMPLETE?
Your apprenticeship does not last for a fixed length of time. It ends when all necessary components are completed, usually no more than 12 months. The pace of an your progress will depend on you.

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE AFTERWARDS?
After completing your Apprenticeship at Level 2, you could progress on to an Advanced Apprenticeship.

The skills and knowledge you will acquire are highly transferable and there are many opportunities for you to

develop their career in this sector.

You may also go on to achieve other, higher-level qualifications. Qualifications required as part of the Apprenticeship Framework

NATIONAL VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATION(NVQ)
You will need to achieve the following NVQ at Level 2

• Using IT (OCR)

KEY SKILLS
You may be required to complete Key Skills:

• Communication Level 2
• Application of Number Level 1

Employment Rights and Responsibilities

You will discuss your individual needs with your employer and college representative