Start Date
- September 2024, Apprenticeship
Summary
This apprenticeship meets the need for Network Engineers in the local area. Network Engineers need to be skilled in remote access post-pandemic, as many staff need support while working from home. Network Engineers provide remote and/ or on-site support to internal and/ or external organisations by solving problems and troubleshooting routine and non-routine network and IT infrastructure problems. Network Engineers will deal with hardware and software and are key in solving problems quickly when networks fail. This apprenticeship involves studying a variety of modules in college that help to build the necessary knowledge and skills. Teaching for the course takes place in the college’s state of the art DigiTech Factory, which provides apprentices with a hybrid learning environment where IT equipment is provided (which apprentices will use at work), so that they can earn and develop skills ready for the workplace.
Course content includes:
- Installing, configuring and testing components/ devices
- Analysing data
- Optimising system performance, including upgrades
- Complying with all legislation, policies and procedures
- Interpreting requirements and specifications
- The course typically lasts 2 years
You will complete the Level 4 Network Engineer apprenticeship standard.
Contact our Apprenticeships Team to find out when our next course start date is. If you already have an employer for your apprenticeship, or would like more information on how to find an apprenticeship, please click Apply Now.
If you are an employer who is looking to recruit an apprentice or you already have someone you would like to enrol onto the apprenticeship course, please contact our Apprenticeships Team on: 01603 773365 or email: Apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk to discuss the next steps.
Why Our College?
Get paid to train
Apprenticeships provide fantastic career opportunities and allow you to get a qualification and earn money at the same time
Designed for opportunity
94% of apprentices stay in work after finishing an apprenticeship, and 47% have received a promotion
Hands on learning
We work closely with employers to deliver training both on and off the job. In most cases, you’ll come into college one day a week, as well as getting planned training and development with a mentor in the workplace
Entry Requirements
- GCSE Grade 4/C in Maths and English (Language or Literature) or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English
In order to enrol onto an apprenticeship, you need to be employed in a relevant job role and undertake a range of tasks which would enable you to complete the apprenticeship qualification.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, learners will be awarded with a Level 4 Network Engineer Apprenticeship Standard.
Assessment
Training and assessments are delivered in the workplace and in college. Apprentices will be required to attend college-based sessions as part of their training, whilst also completing off-the-job training in the workplace. You will also complete assessments and observations in the workplace.
At the end of the apprenticeship, the apprentice will be ready for the End Point Assessments (EPA) which include:
- 2- day simulation assessment containing 2 7- hour tasks, plus a 45- minute questioning session after the simulation assessments
- 60- minute discussion with an independent assessor, underpinned by the portfolio of evidence
Progression
Apprentices may wish to develop further by entering higher education or by completing a degree level apprenticeship in IT.
Career Progression
Upon completing this apprenticeship, apprentices may wish to continue, develop or seek promotion within their organisation or the wider sector. Apprentices will also be skilled and able to share their best practice, knowledge and skills within their organisation.
Fees
Apprenticeship course fees are subject to the age of the apprentice, and the size of the company.
For employers with less than 50 employees who do not pay the apprenticeship levy and who take on an apprentice who is aged between 16-21 at the start of their apprenticeship, there will be no direct cost and the full training costs will be covered by Government funding. If the apprentice is aged 22+ the government partially subsides the training costs and the employer will need to pay 5% of the costs. In the case of this course, the fee would be £850.
For an employer with more than 50 employees a 5% charge will be implemented regardless of the age of the apprentice which in this case would be £850.
A levy paying company will pay the full cost of the apprenticeship from their levy account which in this case would be £17,000.
Please note that course fees are to be paid by the employer and apprentices must not be asked to make a financial contribution toward their training.
To discuss apprenticeship course fees in more detail or for more information on recruiting an apprentice, please contact 01603 773365 or Apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk.
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Why Our College?
Get paid to train
Apprenticeships provide fantastic career opportunities and allow you to get a qualification and earn money at the same time
Designed for opportunity
94% of apprentices stay in work after finishing an apprenticeship, and 47% have received a promotion
Hands on learning
We work closely with employers to deliver training both on and off the job. In most cases, you’ll come into college one day a week, as well as getting planned training and development with a mentor in the workplace
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