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The Essential Support Team Ltd, The Resource Centre, Bridge Street, Garstang, Preston, Lancashire PR3 1YB   

Tel: 01995 605330   Fax: 01995 604835

ICT PROFESSIONALS

This Higher Apprenticeship is a pilot programme that connects Apprenticeships to Higher Education, giving apprentices the option to take a Foundation Degree that leads on to a full honours degree. It’s a high-quality work based training and development programme made for apprentices who’ve got talent, drive and motivation.

Job Roles

Business Analyst  

Help Desk Operator

IT Trainer

Software Developer

Technical Author

System Support Engineer

Web Designer

IT architecture and security with fast-track progression into manager/ team leader roles

IT jobs all have some technical content, ranging from the deep technical skills of a software developer through to project management roles where organisation skills may be more important.

There are tougher requirements to get onto this Higher Apprenticeship – candidates will need to have successfully completed an Advanced Apprenticeship in ICT, or have their A-levels (or an equivalent qualification).

As a higher apprentice, you’ll take a Level 3 qualification in either IT or Communication Technology, as well as some units from Level 4. The Foundation Degree will make up the knowledge element of the Apprenticeship. You’ll learn a range of skills that are useful in the ICT industry, including customer-facing skills.

After completing a Higher Apprenticeship, you could qualify for a range of professional job roles and be in a good position for progression into managerial or team leader roles. Career prospects are good as IT skills are always in demand