Duration: 15 Months

Start Day/Time:

Hours of attendance and start date will be confirmed at interview or enrolment

Qualification: NVQ Level 2

Awarded by: EDI (Education Development International)

Introduction:

Apprenticeships are a popular choice for young people aged 16-24 looking for on-the-job training and the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications whilst earning a wage. Most of your training will be directly linked to the career you have chosen, gaining practical experience in the workplace, backed up by attendance at college just one day a week.

An Apprenticeship in IT will develop your employability skills and give you valuable experience of a variety of routine business related activities. You will be working in an office environment where your duties could encompass many areas of office work such as general IT duties, including spreadsheets, databases, use of Microsoft packages, as well as general day to day office duties. Your exact duties will depend upon your employer.

Where possible staff from College Apprenticeships Training will find you an employer (students who are already employed are welcome to apply if sponsored by their employer). Your offer of Apprenticeship training will be dependent upon work placements being available.

Apprenticeships are a great option for school leavers who want to get straight onto the career ladder. An Apprenticeship is equivalent to 5 GCSE grades at A-C.

Entry Requirements:

You will need to have a minimum of Maths GCSE grade D or above and English GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) and you will need to demonstrate an interest in IT. All applicants for Apprenticeship training will be required to attend an interview.

Course Details:

To gain the full Apprenticeship you will work towards the following qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 ITQ
• Functional Skills in Mathematics Level 1
• Functional Skills in English Level 2
• Employment Responsibilities and Rights

The NVQ qualification is work-related and will relate specifically to your job role. Mandatory units include:

• Make selective use of IT

For your optional units you will need to gain a total unit value of 130 points, which includes the mandatory unit in order to gain your full qualification. These optional units are broad and can cover anything from word processing, emailing to presentation software. This will be determined upon your job role and your employer's requirements as to, which are the most relevant.

Course Assessment:

You will be continually assessed throughout your training. Most of the assessment will take place in the workplace, plus you will take some external tests/examinations for key skills (if required). Your progress will be reviewed regularly and achievable targets set to ensure you complete your Apprenticeship on time.

Course Progression:

On successful completion of this Apprenticeship you could progress to an Advanced Apprenticeship in ITQ L3), although would also require a minimum of at least 3 years work experience. You could also progress in your chosen career at supervisory/management level.

Additional Information:

Will I get paid and how much? Expect to earn a minimum of £95.00 per week. You may also get help with travel costs but this will depend on your employment status and the terms and conditions of your Apprenticeship. This will be explained to you prior to commencing with an employer.

What skills will I need?

While your technical skills and knowledge will develop over the course of your Apprenticeship you will also need to demonstrate to potential employers that you possess relevant skills and personal qualities and are willing to work and to learn.

Employers will look for:

? Good communication skills

? Good organisational skills

? Good computer skills

? Ability to carry out routine calculations

? Reliability and flexibility

? Ability to work in a team as well as on your own initiative

Cost: