Apprenticeships IT SYSTEMS AND NETWORKING ADVANCED TO HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP FROM GCSE-LEVEL TO FULLY-SKILLED IT ENGINEER

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1 Apprenticeships IT SYSTEMS AND NETWORKING ADVANCED TO HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP FROM GCSE-LEVEL TO FULLY-SKILLED IT ENGINEER

2 WHY CHOOSE QA? There are lots of apprenticeship providers out there but we think we out-perform them all - here s some of the reasons why: You will be earning while learning: 100% of QA apprentices have jobs from day one of their apprenticeship. Not only will you not have any university debt (an extra 27,000 in your pocket) you ll also be earning up to 250 per week. Be at the cutting edge of it: QA are at the forefront of IT and Business apprenticeships; we were the first to offer apprenticeships in Cyber Security, and Software & Web Development. We re award winners and so are our apprentices: We have won the coveted Learning Awards Apprenticeship Programme of the Year award twice and our apprentices have won the Microsoft Apprentice of the Year award 3 times in the last 5 years.

3 Rated Ofsted outstanding: We are the first IT apprenticeships business to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted in all 3 of the following categories: Outcomes for Learners; Quality of Teaching, Learning and Assessment; Leadership and Management. Partnerships with leading global businesses: We re the leading apprenticeship provider for Microsoft, Oracle, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Cisco. Proven career progression: Our programmes are designed with progression routes built-in, which has led to 92% of QA apprentice graduates securing permanent employment after completing. That is 20% higher than the national average.

4 PROGRAMME OVERVIEW You should choose a career in IT Systems and Networking if... You have an interest in: Coding Business Technology Researching the latest gadgets Our IT Systems and Networking Advanced to Higher apprenticeship combines highquality classroom training with on-the-job experience, to develop your real world skills using the most popular IT technologies. The programme gives you the qualifications, skills and technical grounding needed to become skilled PC builders, data defenders and cloud controllers. This is the pre-degree programme allowing you to progress onto a degree programme at the end of the Advanced to Higher apprenticeship. Programme duration months After completing the Advanced to Higher apprenticeship you will gain Level 3 and Level 4 qualifications (equivalent to A level educational level and first year of degree study). If the apprenticeship isn t right for you, you have the option to step off after the first year and still gain a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to A level educational level). Approximately 13% of training during the programme takes place at a QA learning centre, with the remaining 87% completed in the workplace. in workplace in classroom

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6 PROGRAMME INFORMATION What qualifications will I gain? Advanced Apprenticeship Infrastructure Technician Level 3 (Equivalent to A-level educational level) MTA Networking Fundamentals MTA Mobility and Devices Fundamentals MTA Cloud Fundamentals Choice of two Microsoft MOC on Demand courses (one in part 1 and one in part 2) Higher Apprenticeship Network Engineer Level 4 (Equivalent to first year of degree study) Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Administering and Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2 You can progress from GCSE to degree QA s apprenticeship programmes are designed with progression routes, from GCSE level right up to attaining a full degree, giving you the option to progress your career as far as you want. After completing our Advanced to Higher apprenticeship, you can progress straight onto our Degree apprenticeship. On completing the Degree apprenticeship you will get a BSc (Hons) Degree in Digital and Technology Solutions from the University of Roehampton. Part 1 Our Advanced to Higher programme Programme progression Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Part 2 Our Degree programme

7 With QA s IT Systems and Networking programme you could go on to become a... Desktop Support Engineer First and Second Line Helpdesk Support Technical Support Analyst Infrastructure Technician Entry requirements You are aged You are passionate about a career in IT You have ideally 5 GCSEs (C and above) or equivalent including Maths and English How is the programme structured? Our programme is delivered via a blended approach you will have time in the classroom alongside online resources to support your learning. You will have access to a learning portal where you get: Pre-reading material before you start a module, so you come to the classroom prepared and can make the most of your face-to-face training. Daily tests and mock exams to help embed your learning and gain confidence for your assessments. Post-reading content if you need to recap anything you have learnt. You will also attend 1 week training courses in a QA learning centre to get face-to-face training for each unit of study.

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9 PART 1 KNOWLEDGE MODULES The first half of the IT Systems and Networking Advanced to Higher programme introduces you to the fundamental technical skills you need. At the end of each module, you will complete an assessment. You will study the following modules in the classroom: Induction, and Networking and Architecture (2 weeks) This module introduces you to the programme and provides fundamental knowledge of IT networking and architecture. Mobile and Operating Systems (1 week) This module teaches you how to understand various operating platforms and mobile communication technologies. Cloud Services (1 week) This module teaches you the fundamentals of cloud technology. Coding and Logic (1 week) This module will introduce you to the world of coding. Business Processes (1 week) This module prepares you for the IT working environment.

10 FLEXIBILITY FOR YOU AND YOUR EMPLOYER You have the option to progress as far as you want on our Advanced to Higher programme however, you and your employer have the option to step off the programme if continuing study into the second part is not appropriate. If you do step off, you will receive a Level 3 apprenticeship qualification equivalent to A-level educational level. All grades and credits remain valid, allowing you to resume training whenever you are ready, and gain further qualifications in the future should you choose to do so.

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12 PART 2 KNOWLEDGE MODULES The second half of the IT Systems and Networking Advanced to Higher apprenticeship develops your technical knowledge to a higher level. You will study the following knowledge modules in the second half of the programme: Induction, and Network Principles (2 weeks) This module introduces you to the second half of the programme, and develops your technical knowledge of networking principles to a higher level. Network Systems and Architecture (1 week) This module gives you an in-depth understanding of networking systems and architecture principles. Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 This module will cover all the objectives of the Microsoft Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 Exam. Technical Security Fundamentals (1 week) This module develops your understanding of IT network security fundamentals. Threats and Vulnerabilities (1 week) This module goes into more detail with hands-on activities to help you understand security threats.

13 SUPPORT FROM DAY ONE A dedicated resourcer will be your point of contact when you first apply. They will give you all the information you need to know and will spend time getting to know you and your interests to make sure they match you up with the right role. Once you have started your apprenticeship, a QA Technical Skills Coach will visit you every 6-8 weeks to guide you through your apprenticeship plan, help you with your workplace units, teach you about the workplace environment and provide feedback for each unit. They will also be there as your point of contact for any questions or help you need such as adjusting to the world of work, or help balancing your studies with work activity. You will also meet a number of QA Tutors who are knowledge experts in their subject areas and will be delivering the theoretical/competency side of your apprenticeship programme in our QA training centres. They are on-hand to prepare you for assessments, mark them and provide you with feedback supporting you for the end point assessment of your apprenticeship which will be a project and an interview. Additional support from QA Our team will also support you with: Managing your finances Updating your CV Applying for council housing, rents and mortgages Dealing with relationship problems

14 Find out more about our range of IT, Tech and Digital apprenticeships including Degree apprenticeships apprenticeships.qa.com EducationInvestor Awards 2014 V 2.0 DECEMBER 2016