The Digital Applications Modern Apprenticeship teaches learners to use digital applications competently and confidently in the workplace.
It gives apprentices the skills and reassurance they need to understand and use a wide range of digital applications relevant to their job role, whether it’s office tools, finance systems, web systems or any other bespoke or off-the-shelf digital application.
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Summary

Level Of Study
SCQF Level 6

Award
Diploma in Digital Applications Support at SCQF Level 6

Apprenticeship Certificate
Awarded by SQA

Entry Requirements
No set requirements

English Language Requirements
None

Mode Of Study
Blended and work-based learning

Duration
10 - 12 months

Assessment Methods
Assessment methods may include a personal reflective statement, workplace observation, witness testimony or professional discussion

Start Date
Ongoing

Locations
Online and work-based
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About this course
This programme is delivered by QA with the apprenticeship certificate awarded by SQA.
The Digital Applications Modern Apprenticeship teaches learners to use digital applications competently and confidently in the workplace.
It gives apprentices the skills and reassurance they need to understand and use a wide range of digital applications relevant to their job role, whether it’s office tools, finance systems, web systems or any other bespoke or off-the-shelf digital application.
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Careers
You will be equipped to work in roles such as:
- Office Administration
- Website Development and Publishing
- Application Super User
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Modules
Mandatory Units
- Developing personal and team effectiveness using IT
- Health and safety in IT and Telecoms
- Understanding the potential of IT
- Digital information management
- Digital communications
- Digital network environments
- Optimising IT system performance
Typical Pathways
- Office support
- Applications support
- Website development and publishing
- Database development administrator
Classroom and Workplace Units
- PC passport
- Office system user
- Creative content skills
- Creative business skills
- Networking and applications support
- Website front end management and content creation technologies
- Web fundamentals
- Graphic design and creation technologies
Plus many more options that can be discussed with your account manager/skills coach.
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Learner support
You'll have a whole team behind you to help you get the most out of your apprenticeship, including:
- Your line manager
- A skills coach
- A safeguarding specialist
- A learning support specialist
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Entry requirements
There are no set entry requirements for learners. The only thing to bear in mind is that your job role must fit your chosen apprenticeship qualification, allowing you to complete the relevant modules. QA will undertake a role-matching exercise to help you.
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