INFORMATION SECURITY PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL APPRENTICESHIP(FOR APPRENTICES) Why Become an Apprentice? An Apprenticeship is a great route into a career in IT and provides you with valuable work experience, whilst you learn new skills, gain qualifications and get paid a wage from day one. The qualifications you gain are delivered whilst you work, in a practical setting and training that you receive is on-the-job. Because you will be doing a job, you will also gain experience of working with a wide range of people, improving your communications skills and your ability to work as part of a team. COURSE CONTENT Inverness College as a training provider offers Technical Apprenticeship in Information Security , Telecommunications and Cyber Security for students already in employment. Registration and certification of the qualification is through the awarding body e-skills UK. The Technical Apprenticeship is a 12-24 month programme delivered in partnership with the student, employer and training provider and comprises of the following components, SVQ Level 4 units and Career Skills. The IT industry covers a wide range of careers such as IT Technical Support, Software Developer, Web Developer, Database Administrator, Cyber Security. The Level 4 SVQ will be delivered in the workplace and supported by college assessors. The Technical Apprenticeship will include career skills units at SCQF level 7 or above.
The Technical Apprenticeship Framework has been designed through its pathway structure with career progression in mind. Candidates can build on achievements and it is possible to progress from Level 4 to Level 5. The Technical Apprenticeship in Information Security Framework provides the best possible preparation to achieving skilled people within the industry. With an apprenticeship you will get: • Debt-free learning • Nationally recognised qualifications • A route to great pay • Career progression opportunities • Significant experience to enhance your CV
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Entry Requirements It is recommended that candidates should have Scottish National Grades 4 (or equivalent) in English, Maths. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to; • Communicate effectively • Work within a team • Have an element of personal self assurance • Have the ability and motivation to learn • Be fit and healthy • Live away from home where required Experience gained during work placements whilst at school or at out of school clubs in a relevant subject will also be useful. Mandatory Outcomes: The appropriate SVQ Level 4 More information about units relating to individual routes can be provided on request. career Skills There is a choice of career skills units at SCQF level 7 and above. These will be chosen in consultation with the employer to ensure maximum benefit and relevancy
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Kirsty Buchanan on: 01463 273657 alternatively contact The Business Solutions Team on: 01463 273666 or email: business.ic@uhi.ac.uk
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