IT Professional Advanced Apprenticeship

Qualifications

• Advanced Apprenticeship IT, Software, Web and Telecommunication Professionals
• Level 3 Diploma in ICT Professional Competence
• Level 3 Certificate in ICT Systems and Principles
• KFunctional Skill Application of Number Level 2
• Functional Skill Communication Level 2
• Functional Skill  ICT Level 2
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)

Units covered There are a variety of units within this qualification such as:

• Data analysis and data structure design
• Security of ICT systems
• Technical fault diagnosis
• Working with ICT hardware and equipment
• Customer care in ICT
• Investigating and defining requirements
• Software development – component creation

Entry requirements You must be employed in an IT job role working on a help desk to assist IT users with technical support working a minimum of 30 hours per week. Who is it for? The IT Professional is designed to recognise skills that you use within your workplace, as well as IT that you may use outside of work, perhaps at home or as part of a club or society you may be involved in.  It is a flexible qualification which allows units to be achieved at various levels and tailored to suit your individual needs. CostAged 16-18

Fully funded

Aged 19-23

Contribution may apply

Aged 24 and over

Learners/employers must pay for the full amount. Learners can apply for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan to cover the cost.

Duration 18 – 24 months Start date Available all year Assessment method There are various assessment methods available such as:

• Observation
• Examination of case history
• Product evidence
• Witness testimony
• Questioning

The qualification is assessed at the workplace and there is no requirement to go to college.

Personal qualities A natural ability in the use of information technology with good problem solving skills. Further progression

• Further ICT professional qualifications