IT, Software, Web and Telecoms Professionals

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body

Apprenticeship - City & Guilds, EDI
Advanced Apprenticeship - City & Guilds, EDI

Level

Level Two

Level Three

What's it all about?

This Apprenticeship programme is designed for new entrants to job roles within the IT and telecommunications sectors, or as as opportunity for existing IT professionals to expand their current skill set. Apprentices could work in areas such as software and web development, technical support, telecommunications or IT project management.

The Apprenticeship covers technical, business and interpersonal areas, designed to ensure you have all the skills relevant to work in today’s IT and telecoms job roles.

Progression

Having completed a Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship, apprentices can progress on to a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, or continue to work and undertake a range of professional job-specific qualifications and training.

Apprentices could choose to return to full-time education, complete A levels, an IT Diploma, BTECs or a range of equivalent qualifications.

Entry Requirements

While there are no specific qualifications required for entry on to the Apprenticeship, employers may value a level 2 IT qualification, or similar, to prove your interest in this field.

Acceptance onto the Intermediate Apprenticeship course will be determined through an interview with the Work-based Learning department at the College.

While it is not compulsory for an apprentice to achieve an Intermediate Apprenticeship before starting an Advanced Apprenticeship, it may be beneficial.

Duration

Approximately ten months to one year

Business Benefits

Recent research (e-skills UK published Technology Insights 2011) highlights that over 90% of new posts specifically require IT user skills.

In the future it is anticipated that businesses will see increased activity in the use of mobile computing applications and virtualisation, new implementation of 'Green IT', and rapid development of new technologies to support business process management. Security and data protection remain one of the key drivers for up-skilling the workforce. This all means that there will be an increasing number of jobs whose principal activity will be using IT to support their organisations’ customers, people and processes. This framework provides the apprentice with the competence, skills and knowledge to work effectively and efficiently with IT systems, communication and productivity tools and software applications.

Run On Demand?

Yes

Roll On Roll Off?

Yes

Are there any exams?

Yes, however the majority of your work will be assessed both on and off-the-job to record practical skills and knowledge.

You may also need to complete functional skills exams to demonstrate your maths, English and IT skills (support sessions are available if you need to refresh your learning in these areas).

Course Content

What does the course involve?

Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2)

City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in ICT Professional Competence
City & Guilds Award in ICT Systems and Principles for Apprentices
Functional skills in maths Level 1, English Level 1 and ICT Level 2
Employee rights and responsibilities
Personal learning and thinking skills

Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)

City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in ICT Professional Competence
City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in ICT Systems and Principles
Functional skills in maths Level 2, English Level 2 and ICT Level 2
Employee rights and responsibilities
Personal learning and thinking skills

The technical content for this course includes units on software development, web development, technical support, telecommunications and databases. The Apprenticeship also contains industry-recognised content from Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, VM Ware and CompTIA.

Work in this areas is suitable for individuals who are proactive, fast learners, and able to work both in a team or alone. You will need to have the ability to focus on assisting customers and colleagues to find solutions to their problems, and be able to work logically and methodically - often under pressure or to set deadlines.

Good attention to detail and the ability to deliver what is required, when it is required. You will need to be flexible, open to change, and able to focus on the requirements of the business at all times.

When can I study?

One day per week at Achievement Training.

Course Facts

This course is run on a roll on roll off/run on demand basis, enrolments available throughout the year. . Please contact us for further information on 01752 305300 or e-mail info@cityplym.ac.uk.