Information Technology
If you are aged 16+, in employment and interested in starting an Apprenticeship, or Advanced Apprenticeship in Information Technology, then this page is for you.
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IT has become a vital part of the management and operation of most businesses and, ultimately, of most job roles.
An Apprenticeship in IT could take you into almost any industry as companies of all types need people with strong IT skills.
The level 2 Apprenticeship will give you the necessary skills to perform a variety of work assignments – with some guidance and supervision. You will be expected to know and understand the practical and theoretical aspects of the work. The range of possible activities you may be involved in is vast but is likely to include the use of a number of software packages (e.g. Spreadsheets, Word Processing, and Graphics Design). You may also be involved in the development or maintenance & support of computer systems, networks or databases.
To obtain your level 2 qualification, you will need to achieve the following:
| Component | Level |
|---|---|
| Knowledge based units | A Level 2 Diploma in Professional Competence in ICT and Telecoms Professionals. you will need to complete Core Skills and Optional Units to the value of 48 credits |
| A Technical Certificate | A Technical Certificate at level 2 |
| Key Skills or Functional Skills | Key Skills at level 1 |
| Employment responsibilities and rights | As appropriate |
Advanced Apprenticeships, which can follow on from Apprenticeships, can lead to an HNC, HND or Degree-level qualifications.
The Level 3 Apprenticeship will give you detailed knowledge and the necessary skills to work independently and possibly to supervise and train others.
You will be expected to know and understand both the practical and theoretical aspects of the work. For this qualification, You will need to achieve the following:
| Component | Level |
|---|---|
| Knowledge based units | A Level 3 Diploma in Professional Competence in ICT and Telecoms Professionals. You will need to complete Core Skills and Optional Units to the value of 72 credits |
| A Technical Certificate | A Technical Certificate at level 3 |
| Key Skills or Functional Skills | Key Skills at level 2 |
| Employment responsibilities and rights | If not completed at level 2 |
An Advanced Apprenticeship qualification can lead to an HNC, HND or Degree-level qualifications. See Student 16+
Senior IT professionals can be extremely well paid.
Examples of the remuneration for junior personnel - which can vary considerably with job and location - are:
- Junior Software Developer: £13,000 - £20,000 pa
- Junior Web Developer: £20,000 pa
- Systems Support: £15,000 - £18,000 pa
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