IT User Apprenticeships
Below is an overview of the IT User Apprenticeship, outlining the qualifications you will achieve and the units and vocational areas you will cover throughout your training as well as other important information such as course duration and funding.
Apprenticeship
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| Units covered | There are a variety of units within this qualification surrounding software applications such as Microsoft Office suite and:
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| Entry requirements | You must be employed in an IT/business and administration job role working a minimum of 30 hours/week. |
| Who is it for? | Anyone working in an administration role such as:
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| Cost |
Aged 16-18Fully funded Aged 19-24Fully funded for employers with less than 1000 employees. For employers with 1000+ employees, please contact us for further details. Aged 25 and overTotal People require employers to make a contribution towards the cost for all learners aged 25 years and over, embarking on an Apprenticeship or Advanced Apprenticeship programme. For more information please contact us on 01606 734000 or email info@totalpeople.co.uk |
| Duration | 12 months (approx) |
| Start date | Available all year |
| Assessment method | There are various assessment methods available such as:
The qualification is assessed at the workplace and there is no requirement to go to college. |
| Personal qualities | A keen interest in using information technology with some ability when working towards the IT User qualification. |
| Further progression |
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| Additional Information | For further information on this qualification visit City & Guilds |
Advanced Apprenticeship
| Qualifications |
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| Units covered | There are a variety of units within this qualification surrounding software applications such as Microsoft Office suite and:
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| Entry requirements | You must be employed in an IT/business and administration job role working a minimum of 30 hours/week. |
| Who is it for? | Administrators who use IT software such as Microsoft Office and Open Office. |
| Cost |
Aged 16-18Fully funded Aged 19-24Fully funded for employers with less than 1000 employees. For employers with 1000+ employees, please contact us for further details. Aged 25 and overTotal People require employers to make a contribution towards the cost for all learners aged 25 years and over, embarking on an Apprenticeship or Advanced Apprenticeship programme. For more information please contact us on 01606 734000 or email info@totalpeople.co.uk |
| Duration | 12 – 18 months |
| Start date | Available all year |
| Assessment method | There are various assessment methods available such as:
The qualification is assessed at the workplace and there is no requirement to go to college. |
| Personal qualities | A good ability in using information technology when working towards the IT User advanced qualification with prior experience. |
| Further progression | A wide range of ICT professional qualifications. |
| Additional Information | For further information on this qualification visit City & Guilds |
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Employers, interested in starting your staff on an Apprenticeship?
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