IT Systems & Networking SCQF 6 & 8 Modern Apprenticeship (Scotland)

About this Course

Tech Type Essentials

Course Code QAAITNL68S

Duration 7 Hours

Programme duration 16-24 months

Our IT Systems and Networking Advanced to Technical Modern Apprenticeship combines classroom training and on-the-job experience to develop real world skills using cutting edge IT technologies.

This makes it a good fit if you are starting a career in tech.

This apprenticeship gives you a great opportunity to develop and enhance your technical skills, ensuring you have the grounding needed to become a ICT Technician, Support Desk Analyst or Systems Administrator.

What’s included?

On successful completion of the programme, you will gain the following qualifications:

Part 1 – Advanced Modern Apprenticeship:

SQA SCQF 6 Diploma in ICT and Telecommunication Professional
Installing and configuring Windows 7 client (Exam optional – only one exam included)
Upgrading your skills to MCSA Windows 8 (Exam optional – only one exam included)
Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices ICND1 (Exam optional cost)
Microsoft IT Security Fundamentals (No exam)
Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 (Exam optional cost)

Part 2 – Technical Modern Apprenticeship:

SQA SCQF 8 Diploma in ICT and Telecommunication Professional
Server Virtualisation with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Centre (Exam optional cost)
Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices ICND2 (Exam optional cost)

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Prerequisites

The entry requirements for this programme are as follows:

Age 16-24
5 Standard grades (Level 1-3)
OR 5 National 5’s or intermediate 2’s level C or above (including Maths and English)

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What will you learn?

You will learn technical skills including:

Understanding Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Using Microsoft Windows 7/8.1 and other client operating systems
Understanding Cloud technologies
Working with mobility solutions such as Microsoft Intune
Securing devices and networks

This will equip you with the skills essential to take on job roles such as First Line/Helpdesk Support, Junior Network Support/Technician, ICT Technician and Systems Administrator.

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Outline

During the programme, you will complete:

Six classroom units introducing tech theory and fundamentals.
Competency units to complete in the workplace, providing a direct link between theory and practice.

The classroom units included in part 1 of this programme are:

Unit 1: IT and Telecoms System Management 2
Unit 2: Testing IT and Telecoms System 2
Unit 3: IT and Telecoms System Operation 2
Unit 4: Investigating and Defining Customer Requirements for IT and Telecoms Systems 2
Unit 5: Working with IT and Telecoms Hardware and Equipment 2
Unit 6: Networking Principles 2

You will be required to complete competency units in the workplace during part 1 of your apprenticeship. The workplace units in part on of this programme are:

Unit 1: Personal Effectiveness 2
Unit 2: Health and Safety in IT and Telecoms
Unit 3: Customer Care for IT and Telecoms Professionals 2
Unit 4: Interpersonal and Written communications
Unit 5: Remote Support for IT and Telecoms Products or Services 2
Unit 6: Technical Advice and Guidance 2
Unit 7: IT and Telecoms Fault Diagnosis 2
Unit 8: User Profile Administration

The workplace units included in part 2 of this programme are:

Unit 1: Personal Effectiveness 3
Unit 2: Customer Care for IT and Telecoms
Unit 3: Investigating and Defining Customer Requirements for IT and Telecoms Systems 3
Unit 4: IT and Telecoms System Operation 3
Unit 5: Remote Support for IT and Telecoms Products or Services 3
Unit 6: IT and Telecoms System Management 3
Unit 7: Technical Advice and Guidance 3

For more information download the handout

NOTE: this programme is available in Scotland. If you are based in England follow this link www.qa.com/QAAITL3E (Infrastructure Technician Level 3)

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Essentials

7 Hours

Duration

Microsoft

Delivery method

Classroom

Face-to-face learning in the comfort of our quality nationwide centres, with free refreshments and Wi-Fi.

Find dates and prices

Online booking is currently not available for this course, to find out more please call us on 0113 220 7150 or email us at info@qa.com to discuss how we can help.

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