IT Professional Apprenticeship Level 2
Summary
“The demand for ICT 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 new qualification and earn real money. At the end of the course, you will have a nationally recognised qualification and no debts to pay!
If you enjoy working in a technical environment and would like a career in IT, the IT Professional Apprenticeship is a good course to kick start your career. This apprenticeship supports those working in a variety of trainee job roles e.g. Helpdesk Technician, Database administrators, Network Manager, Systems Analyst, IT Project Manager, Technical Support Manager and Messaging Technologist.
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| ICT Apprenticeship Level 2 | Cornwall College St Austell (map) | TBC | TBA | PLEASE CALL* |  |  |  | |
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 ICT.
You must work in a technical environment and want a career in IT.
You must work in a technical environment and want a career in IT. This course supports those working in a variety of trainee job roles e.g. Support Technician, Website Administrator, Helpdesk Support or Field Operations.
Entry requirements
To enrol in this apprenticeship, you need to be aged 16 and over, have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C (ideally Maths, English and IT), 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 St Austell campus 1 day per week for 12 months.
During this apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to select units to suit your job and industry. You will develop technical skills in a wide range of areas, including the following industry qualifications:
- CompTIA A+ Essentials (2009)
- MTA: Networking Fundamentals
The apprenticeship is flexible to suit your business and job role. Choose four units from the list below:
- Software Installation and Upgrade
- Technical Fault Diagnosis
- Working with ICT Hardware and Equipment
- ICT System Operation
- User Profile Administration
- CompTIA A+ Practical Application (2009)
- Cisco IT Essentials - Part 1
And any two units from these:
- Maintain Equipment and Systems
- Install and Configure ICT Equipment and Operating Systems
- ICT Systems Monitoring & Operation
You will put together a portfolio of evidence to show that you are competent at the tasks you do every day, while receiving support from experienced Cornwall College tutors.
Upon successful completion, you will be awarded the following qualifications:
- Level 2 Diploma in ICT Professional Competence
- Level 2 Award in ICT Systems and Principles
What's next?
With a Level 2 Diploma, you can start working towards the nationally recognised Level 3 ICT Diploma by enrolling in the advanced apprenticeship.
In the future, you may be interested in studying further and gaining additional qualifications e.g. MCSA/MCITP; or enrolling in a full time course through Cornwall College e.g. FdSc Information Technology or FdSc Computer Networking.
An MCSA/MCITP will give you overall skills in planning, deploying, supporting, maintaining and optimising IT infrastructures.
The IT Professional Apprenticeship could take you in a number of directions e.g. business analyst, system support engineer, IT architecture or network manager.
Progression Routes
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.
