IT Professional Apprenticeship
This qualification has been developed to address the needs of those who work in the IT industry and who want to improve their skills. The
qualification is unit based, flexible, relates to projects and tasks within the workplace and links closely to candidate’s professional development, and reflects the need of the employers. It offers candidates the opportunity to gain recognition for their skills and develop new abilities.
This qualification is suitable for those who wish to develop their skills or
gain access to a wide range of IT Professional job roles.
• The person needs to have been resident in the UK and Islands for three years.
• The person must not be in full time education.
• The person must be aged 16 years or older on the 31st August in the funding year in which their apprenticeship starts.
• The person can only start their apprenticeship after the last Friday in June in the funding year in which they became 16 years of age.
• Employment must be 16 hours or more.
• Anyone who has obtained a higher education qualification at Level 4 or above as defined on the NQF or QCF, including being awarded a first degree by a recognised university or other recognised higher education (HE) institution, is ineligible for Apprenticeship funding, except those who have participated in the New Deal.
Induction
Prior to the start of the training, pre-entry requirements are carried out
to check eligibility for funding.
Content and Delivery
The apprenticeship consists of four elements.
• Award in IT Systems and Principles L2. To achieve this, candidates must achieve 12 credits from a range of units.
• Diploma in ICT Professional Competence. To achieve this, candidates must achieve 48 credits which include 2 mandatory units and a range of optional units.
• Employee Rights and Responsibilities. Evidence from workplace and HMRC about statutory considerations.
• Evidence of valid Mathematics and English qualifications or assessment to be taken at Level One Functional Skills in Mathematics and English
The qualification is delivered flexibly for up to 48 weeks through online learning, tutor support, and assessment/observation in the workplace.
Within this time an apprentice will evidence Employment Rights and Responsibilities.
In agreement with the employer an apprentice should select units that are appropriate to their work role.
Training is given where skills gaps are identified. Our tutor could typically deliver 3 – 6 workshops in-house. Apprentices will normally be expected to set aside approximately 2 hours a week for self-study time to include collection of relevant evidence for the NVQ portfolio and Technical Certificate, completion of knowledge sections of the NVQ, reading and reflection on learning.
Level of Support
• Apprentices work with their Assessor and Line Manager to ensure that work based tasks and assessment deliver business improvement.
• An apprentice will undertake an initial assessment in ICT to help plan a training programme.
• Apprentices are required to complete English and Maths training up to Level 1, where a need is identified.
• A workplace mentor will need to be identified to support training.
• Review meetings with apprentice, employer and tutor
Units Available for IT Professionals Apprenticeships
Award in IT Systems and Principles L2
12 Credits required made up of:
Maintaining Equipment and IT Systems 9 credits
And a choice of one of the following
Hardware Installation 4 credits
Software Testing 6 credits
Networking Principles 6 credits
Organisation and planning of own work schedule 4 credits
Diploma in ICT Professional Competence
48 Credits required including 2 mandatory units.
Mandatory Units
Developing Own Effectiveness and Professionalism 6 credits
Health and Safety 3 credits
Optional Units – chosen to achieve at least 39 credits
Customer Care in ICT 9 credits
Software Installation and Upgrade 9 credits
System Management 6 credits
Technical Advice and Guidance 9 credits
Testing ICT Systems 9 credits
User Profile Administration 6 credits
ICT System Operation 9 credits
Networking Principles 6 credits
Technical Fault Diagnosis 9 credits
Functional Skills
Evidence of valid certification for English and Maths is required but where a need is identified learners will also complete the functional skills at Level 1 for Maths and English through embedded and workshop learning
All year round training. Please contact centre for further information.
Exit guidance will be offered to discuss options open to an apprentice
