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Infrastructure technician
Set people up on Information Technology (IT) systems, provide support and solve problems to help organisations run smoothly.
Summary of this apprenticeship standard
- Level
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3 (equivalent to A levels at grades A to E)
- Typical length
- 12 months
- Current funding band
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Up to £15,000 per apprentice.
More information about funding - Entry requirements
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Set by employer.
- What apprentices will learn
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- maintenance processes and troubleshooting using digital tools and techniques
- how to record, analyse and present data
- problem solving and how to manage workflow
- a knowledge of cabling and connectivity
- the architecture of computer systems
- an understanding of the differences in coding and logic
- written and spoken communication skills
- Qualifications
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Apprentices will achieve:
- 4 knowledge modules, set out in the apprenticeship standard
- 1 professional or vendor qualification (set by employer)
Before taking their end-point assessment, apprentices must achieve level 2 English and maths (equivalent to GCSEs at grades A* to C).
- Professional registration
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This apprenticeship is recognised for entry on to the register of IT technicians, after demonstrating Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) level 3 professional competence.
- End Point Assessment
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View a list of end point assessment organisations for this standard
Organisation Phone Number Email BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT 01793 417417 certifications@bcs.uk City and Guilds 0844 543 0000 apprenticeships@cityandguilds.com The Colleges' Partnership Ltd 07843 582969 natalie.trezise@tcpartnership.ac.uk - More Information
The Institute for Apprenticeships has more detailed information about this apprenticeship.