IT
What is an Apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a work-based learning programme designed to give you the skills and knowledge needed to develop your prospects and career in the industry. To be successful in IT you will need good literacy and numeracy skills and a logical approach to problem solving.
You will need to be comfortable with the constant changes and technological advances within the IT world, and be able to recognise the importance of attention to detail. The Advanced Apprenticeship may be available to you once you have completed your Apprenticeship.
How do I find an Apprenticeship?
The first thing that you need to do is find a job. IT Apprenticeships are work-based, which means you need to be employed in an IT job role before you can start your training. There are many places you can go to fi nd a job; Connexions, Apprenticeship Vacancies, local papers, Internet job sites and Job Centre Plus. You can also try friends and family to see if they know anyone who may have a vacancy. once you have gained employment contact Total People!
What happens then?
Total People will send one of their Training Advisers out to you. They will sit down with both you and your employer to arrange your learning plan.
Your training will be tailored around your individual needs.
How long will it take?
The time taken to complete your qualifi cation depends upon you and how quickly you can prove your competence. However it normally takes between 12 – 24 months to complete depending on the level undertaken.
The Technical Certifi cate can be delivered at a college or on an individual basis by Total People.
The other element of your Apprenticeship, Key Skills, takes around 6 months to complete, but again is dependent on you!
Completing your Apprenticeship
Your IT Apprenticeships is made up from 4 core elements:
- NVQ
- Employment Rights & Responsibilities (ERR)
- Key Skills – Application of Number – Communication Technical Certificate
Your NVQ portfolio may be paper based or electronic and contains work-based tasks and evidence.
The Advanced Apprenticeship contains a Technical Certificate element in addition to NVQ Level 3.
Key Skills are similar to Maths and English GCSEs however; learning is focussed around IT. For example, you may investigate what proportion of your time is spent on different tasks.
Further Progression
Being qualified will open many doors to you. You will be able to show your employer that, along with being qualified, you have also shown commitment, dedication and professionalism. This could lead to promotion, higher rates of pay, and even managerial opportunities.
Many apprentices decide to progress their education through professional qualifications like ONCs, HNCs, and degrees as well as other vocational routes such as Customer Service, Administration, Accounts, and Management.
