I.T. Users Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Course Code: 3832

Apprenticeships are very popular programmes designed by employers that provide paid work-experience, training and qualifications to people aged 16 and above.
An Apprenticeship framework comprises:
-A work-based qualification (NVQ), assessed in the workplace, demonstrating practical skills linked to the job
- A technical certificate, achieved at College, showing the theoretical knowledge relevant to the job
and other qualifications valued by employers such as:
- Functional skills, which show competency in English, maths or I.C.T applied to the workplace
- Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
- Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS); they include creative thinking, independent enquiry, reflective learner, effective participator, self management and team working.

Qualification
In the workplace, candidates must complete the following units:
Mandatory Units
Improving productivity using IT
Health and Safety in ICT
Development of personal and organisational effectiveness
Technical advice and guidance
Technical fault and remedy and testing systems
In College, they will study a technical certificate and functional skills in maths and English at Level 1.

Entry Requirements:

Applicants must be aged 16 or over. They must be employed in a business setting for a minimum of 30 hours a week (including work and College).
Ideally applicants should have at least 4 GCSEs at grade C or above, including maths, English, ICT or science and a relevant Level 2. All applicants will be individually interviewed and assessed.

Course Starting: Monday 10 Sep 2012 - AP - Ashford

Course Starting: Monday 10 Sep 2012 - AP - Tonbridge