IT Application Specialist Apprenticeship Level 2

Summary

“The demand for Information Technology has never been greater, so developing your skills in this area is one of the best career moves you could make. The skills you learn on your Apprenticeship will be valuable wherever there are computers and communications technology....and thats just about everywhere.” – National Apprenticeship Service

An apprenticeship is a great way to gain a qualification and earn real money. At the end of the course, you will have a nationally recognised qualification and no debts to pay!

Majority of people in the UK use IT in their jobs, but many struggle with general computing skills and programs. The IT Application Specialist apprenticeship is the solution, and will give you confidence in using a computer and various programs.  To enrol in this course, you can work in any industry and in a variety of job roles e.g. PA, Office Support, Helpdesk Support, Multimedia (Design and Publishing), Sales and Marketing, Accounts or Teaching.

Course Title	Location	Hrs/Wk	Start	Duration	Fee
IT Application Specialist Apprenticeship Level 2	Cornwall College Camborne (map)	6	TBA		PLEASE CALL*
Additional Information - You will attend lectures for 20 days and there are regular start dates through the year.
IT Application Specialist Apprenticeship Level 2	Cornwall College St Austell (map)	6	TBA		PLEASE CALL*
Additional Information - You will attend lectures for 20 days and there are regular start dates through the year.

Who is this course for?

This apprenticeship is designed for people who want to train on the job and gain a nationally recognised qualification in IT. It is an introduction course, and will give you confidence in using a computer and various programs. This course supports those working in a variety of job roles e.g. office support, helpdesk support, multimedia (design and publishing), sales and marketing, accounts or teaching.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this apprenticeship, you need to be aged 16 and over, ideally have a minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade C and be employed in a suitable position.

If you are interested in theses apprenticeships and do not have the required GCSEs or an employer, speak to one of our Cornwall College Business Liaison Officers on 0800 731 7594.

Course overview

You will attend lectures at the Camborne or St Austell campus for 20 days across the year.

During the apprenticeship, you will learn the basics of operating a computer. You will have the opportunity to select units to suit your job role and industry e.g. email, word processing, spreadsheets, database, digital imaging, security software, trouble shooting, IT maintenance or specialist software.

This apprenticeship is designed to allow candidates to achieve the Microsoft Office Master status.

Upon successful completion, you will be awarded the following qualification:

• NVQ Level 2 for IT Users (ITQ)

What's next?

With a Level 2 Apprenticeship, you have the foundation to progress in any direction you choose. In the future, you may be interested in continuing your apprenticeship studies through Cornwall College Business and enrol in the customer service, business administration, team leading or travel and tourism apprenticeship. Alternatively, you may prefer to develop your IT skills and enrol in further software qualifications e.g. programming, network design or network fundamentals.

Progression Routes

• IT Professional Apprenticeship Level 3

Why choose us?

• We are the leading provider of professional business training in the South West
• Our trainers have recent and relevant industry experience
• CCB provides learning for companies who want to train their staff as well as individuals who are seeking their own personal development
• With over 1000 courses including business skills, qualifications, bespoke training as well as a range of apprenticeship programmes, we help you add new skills to your organisation
• CCB offers flexible course delivery
• We can tailor any course to suit your business needs
• We have funding available to make your training budget go further
• An independent research study has shown that companies that have trained with CCB have seen 17% more growth than companies that have not

Additional Information

If you are interested in this apprenticeship, contact Cornwall College Business and complete an online apprenticeship form. If you meet the requirements, you will be invited for an interview and be given advice and guidance on how to proceed.

There are no apprenticeship course fees charged for anyone between the ages of 16 and 18.  For those aged 19 and over, fees do apply.

Contact us for more information.

* All prices shown on this website are accurate to the best of our knowledge, however, we reserve the right to amend the price of a course without prior notice. Prices may be subject to additional charges for registration, books or examinations. Please call our course booking team to find out the latest prices for this course - 0800 731 7594.