Information Technology Apprenticeship

This Apprenticeship provides the Apprentice with the competence, skills and knowledge to work effectively and efficiently with IT systems, communication and productivity tools and software applications.

This includes the creation and amendment of many types of formatted information including documents, diagrams, spreadsheets and presentations. It also includes maintaining simple websites, using the internet to find and exchange information and using social media to disseminate information.

On the Intermediate Level Apprenticeship you could work as a Data Administrator, entering and editing data using software such as Customer Relationship Management; Accounts, Payroll and Stock Control systems. You would also be producing routine reports from the data held.

Whereas on the Advanced Level Apprenticeship you could work as a Website Manager, planning and contributing to designing websites; creating multimedia content for websites; and working with IT professionals to build new sites.

Intermediate Apprenticeship – 4 GCSEs at grade 3 (D) or above (one in English or Maths) or equivalent.

Advanced Apprenticeship – 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above (one in English or Maths) or successful completion of an Intermediate Apprenticeship, or equivalent. These requirements are subject to change and may also differ to meet the needs of the employer.

As well as a College interview, progression onto an Apprenticeship is subject to an employer interview.

Don’t worry if you didn’t get the required grades, we can work with you to find a suitable route on to your Apprenticeship.

Intermediate Level Apprenticeship:

• IT Clerk
• Data Administer
• Web Technician
• Digital Assistant

Advanced Level Apprenticeship:

• IT Application Helpdesk Support
• IT Supervisor
• Website Manager

• NVQ
• Functional Skills
• Technical Certificate

Assessment is through practical observation and theoretical tests.