Designing, installing, maintaining and supporting communication networks within an organisation or between organisations.
Network engineer
Summary of this apprenticeship standard
Level
4
Typical length
24 months
Entry requirements
Set by employer. Candidates will usually have one of the following: A levels a level 3 apprenticeship or other relevant qualification relevant experience or an aptitude test with a focus on functional maths
Current funding band
£
17,000
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What apprentices will learn
- principles of networking, protocols and associated technologies
- using diagnostic tools to find the causes of system failure
- architecture of a typical business IT system
- designing simple networks from specification and optimising performance
- installing and configuring network parts, including switches, routers and firewalls
- undertaking system upgrades and integrating software into an existing network
- interpreting written requirements and technical specifications
- logging and responding to network service calls
Qualifications
Apprentices must achieve an internationally recognised vendor or professional qualification, selected by the 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
This apprenticeship is recognised for entry onto the register of IT technicians at Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) level 3.
End-Point Assessment
| Organisation | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|
| BIIAB | 01276 684449 | customersupport@bii.org; |
| The Education and Care Qualification Network | 08438860123 | office@ecqnltd.co.uk |
| Accelerate People Ltd | John.Pritchard@blenheimchalcot.com | |
| City and Guilds | 0844 543 0000 | apprenticeships@cityandguilds.com |
| BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT | 01793 417417 | certifications@bcs.uk |
| The Colleges’ Partnership Ltd | 07843 582969 | natalie.trezise@tcpartnership.ac.uk |
More Information
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