IT, Software, Web and Telecoms Apprenticeships
The Advanced and Higher Apprenticeship for IT, Software, Web & Telecoms is made up of qualifications and learning that will provide apprentices with the skills and knowledge required to become competent in their chosen job role. The framework includes a balance of content in technical, business and interpersonal areas, designed to ensure your workforce has an appropriate set of skills to operate in today’s IT & Telecoms job role. This qualification is accredited by City & Guilds.
This framework is relevant for job roles that require skills such as:
- Senior IT Technician / 2nd /3rd line support
- Systems support desk / Telecommunications technician/ Engineer Network Planner
In addition to generic units, the apprenticeship contains ‘vendor’ and industry recognised certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, Citrix, Juniper, LPI Linux, EMC and CompTIA.
A choice of 1 vendor unit from:
- VMware Install Configure & Manage 6 (VCP6)
- Citrix Certified Professional (CCP7.6)
- LPI Linux Essentials
- Microsoft Exchange Server
- Microsoft System Center Manager (SCCM)
- Checkpoint Firewall
- CompTIA A+
- EMC Information Systems Management (Storage)
- Prince2 Foundation
- ITIL V3 Foundation
| Advanced Diploma in IT Software, Web & Telecoms Professionals – Framework Overview |
| Qualifications |
Awarding Body |
Level |
Credit Value |
| Diploma in ICT Professional Competence L3 |
City & Guilds |
3 |
72 |
| Certificate in ICT Systems and Principles L3 |
City & Guilds |
3 |
24 |
| Functional Skills English |
City & Guilds |
2 |
5 |
| Functional Skills Maths |
City & Guilds |
2 |
5 |
| Functional Skills ICT |
City & Guilds |
2 |
5 |
| ERR + PLTS |
|
|
|
Units of the Level 3 Certificate in ICT Systems and Principles
| Title |
Awarding Body |
Unit Number |
Credit Value |
| Install, Configure and Upgrade ICT Software |
City & Guilds |
362 |
7 |
| Testing ICT Systems |
City & Guilds |
321 |
11 |
| Principles of ICT Systems and Data Security |
City & Guilds |
011 |
6 |
Select ONE of the following pathways:
| Competence – Option 1 – CCNA (Network Engineer) |
| Title |
Exam Code |
Credit Value |
| Health and Safety in ICT |
4520-302 |
12 |
| Develop own effectiveness and professionalism |
4520-304 |
9 |
| CCNA: Routing and Switching – Introduction to Networks |
4520-601 |
17 |
| CCNA: Routing and Switching – Routing and Switching Essentials |
4520-602 |
27 |
| CCNA: Routing and Switching – Scaling Networks |
4520-603 |
15 |
| CCNA: Routing and Switching – Connecting Networks |
4520-603 |
18 |
| Credits Total |
|
98 |
| Competence – Option 2 – MCSA (Server Engineer) |
| Title |
Exam Code |
Credit Value |
| Health and Safety in ICT |
4520-302 |
12 |
| Develop own effectiveness and professionalism |
4520-304 |
9 |
| MTA: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals |
4520-256 |
10 |
| MTA: Security Fundamentals |
4520-254 |
10 |
| MS 410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 |
7540-634 |
11 |
| MS 411: Administering Windows Server 2012 |
7540-631 |
11 |
| MS 412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services |
7540-632 |
12 |
| Credits Total |
|
75 |
*Your training advisor can determine eligibility and suitability for alternative optional units to those published.
| Higher Diploma for IT Professionals – Framework Overview |
| Qualifications |
Awarding Body |
Level |
Credit Value |
| Level 4 Diploma for ICT Professionals (Systems and Principles) |
City and Guilds |
4 |
120 |
| Level 4 Diploma in ICT Professional Competence |
City and Guilds |
4 |
80 |
Units of the Level 4 Diploma in ICT Systems and Principles
| Unit Name |
Awarding Body |
Unit Code |
Credit Value |
| Project Management |
City & Guilds |
400 |
15 |
| Effective Communication in Business |
City & Guilds |
401 |
15 |
| Systems Development |
City & Guilds |
402 |
12 |
| Personal and Professional Development |
City & Guilds |
403 |
10 |
| Network Operating Systems |
City & Guilds |
419 |
15 |
| Local Area Networking Technologies |
City & Guilds |
503 |
15 |
| Emerging Technologies |
City & Guilds |
413 |
15 |
| CCNA: Routing and Switching – Introduction to Networks |
Cisco |
600 |
17 |
| CCNA: Routing and Switching – Routing and Switching Essentials |
Cisco |
601 |
27 |
| CCNA: Routing and Switching – Scaling Networks |
Cisco |
602 |
15 |
| CCNA: Routing and Switching – Connecting Networks |
Cisco |
603 |
18 |
Units of the Level 4 Diploma in ICT Professional Competence
| Title |
Awarding Body |
Unit Number |
Credit Value |
| Level 3 Health and Safety in ICT 3 |
City & Guilds |
302 |
12 |
| Level 4 Develop own effectiveness and professionalism |
City & Guilds |
404 |
12 |
| Level 3 Software installation and upgrade |
City & Guilds |
308 |
12 |
| Level 4 Remote support for ICT products and services |
City & Guilds |
406 |
15 |
| CCNP Route |
Cisco |
432 |
10 |
| CCNP Switch |
Cisco |
433 |
10 |
| CCNP Troubleshooting |
Cisco |
434 |
20 |
*Your training advisor can determine eligibility and suitability for alternative optional units to those published.
