Cloud Network Specialist Level 3 Apprenticeship
Creating change with cloud
Enable secure, scalable connectivity for innovation across your organisation with cloud networking skills including Azure and AWS.
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Why choose our Cloud Networking apprenticeship?
Cloud networking enables secure, scalable connectivity for innovation
The Cloud Networking Level 3 programme equips your organisation with core skills to specialise in cloud systems, resolve IT issues efficiently, and drive agility and operational excellence.
- Cloud-first curriculum
- Foster a responsive IT environment
- Industry recognised Azure and AWS certification
Overview
- Details of standard: Information Communications Technician
- Total cost: £15,000
- Programme duration: 17 months
- Live instructor sessions: 14 days
Entry requirements
Standard Entry Requirements
- 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above)
- Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship in a similar subject
Non-standard entry with work experience
Relevant qualifications and/or work experience will be considered for applicants with potential to benefit from the programme.
Learner journey
The programme integrates live and online workshops with self-paced learning, employing a guided discovery approach for individual learner contexts.
Learners are assigned a Digital Learning Consultant (DLC) for personalised coaching and support. These specialists ensure their successful progress, wellbeing, and readiness for assessments.
Modules | 13 months
- Module 1: Core IT Principles
- Module 2: Core Cloud and Networking Principles
- Module 3: Networking Architecture and Security
- Module 4: Azure, AWS and Advanced Networking Principles
EPA | 4 months
Professional discussion
Project report with presentation
Optional Certification
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: AZ-900
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner: CCP
Qualification
IfATE ICT3 Qualification Award
Job roles
This programme is suitable for multiple roles, such as:
- Network Support Technician
- Data Centre Support Technician
- Network Operative
- IT Field Technician
Funding
There is no cost to you as an apprentice. Apprenticeships are fully funded through your employer.
If you are an employer, the maximum funding for this programme is £15,000. Expenses for travel to QA centres should be covered by the employer.
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Tools and technologies
Apprentices will learn to use a variety of tools and technologies, including:
Cloud Platforms
- AWS
- Azure
- GCP
Security
- Firewalls
- Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
- Vulnerability Scanners
Networking
- Cisco Packet Tracer
- Wireshark
Development
- Visual Studio Code
Collaboration
- Slack
- Teams
Digital by Design
Our market-leading approach accelerates skill development and achievement through our Discover, Practise, Apply methodology, ensuring that both learners and employers are fully supported throughout their programme.
Leveraging QA’s learning platform, learners follow a development path focused on their job role.
Learners come together for instructor-led training sessions, practising their skills through hands-on labs and sandboxes in a safe environment.
These learnings are applied through work-based activities at key and sequenced stages, supported by Digital Learning Consultants.
What our learners say
“The opportunity to ‘learn while you earn’ is fantastic and being thrown into the deep end of a working environment allowed me to pick up everything I needed to for my studies, make mistakes, learn from them and ultimately, complete my course to a high standard.”
“Originally I was trying to get into med school but couldn’t garner enough funding. I had heard about apprenticeships in school before so I thought I should give that a try. Now, I’m getting paid to learn something I love to do and I really do feel I could become anything and that the sky’s the limit. I think apprenticeships are inclusive, flexible, and challenging.”
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