Foundation Apprenticeship in IT Hardware: Cyber Security and Network Management at SCQF level 6
Duration: 1 year
Why Study a Foundation Apprenticeship?
Who Can Apply?
The Foundation Apprenticeship (FA) in IT: Cybersecurity and Network Management is for pupils staying on at school. You can choose an FA as one of your subjects in S5 or S6.
Entry Requirements
- Good level of written/spoken English (level 5 Literacy or Nat 5 English)
- Committed and flexible
- Ability to work with others
- Ability to problem solve
- Commitment to the sector
Qualifications Gained
- National Progression Award (NPA) in Professional Computer Fundamentals.
- Diploma for IT and Telecommunications Professionals (5 units only).
During this course you will learn…
National Progression Award in Professional Computer Fundamentals
- Security Fundamentals
- Network Fundamentals
- Server Administration Fundamentals
Diploma for IT and Telecommunications Professionals (Part of)
- Health and Safety in IT and Telecom
- IT and Telecom System Operation 2
- Testing IT and Telecom Systems 2
- Working with IT and Telecoms Hardware and Equipment 1
- Work-based Challenge Unit
Hardware and System Support could lead to jobs like:
- Cyber security analyst
- IT support technician
- Security administrator
- Network manager
ICT and digital technologies play a part in everything we do. In Scotland, over 90,000 people work in digital technology roles and the current average full-time salary for digital technology roles is £37,500, over 30% higher than the Scottish average.
There’s never been a better time to start your ICT career. A Foundation Apprenticeship in IT
As well as opportunities with technology employers, you’ll find ICT and digital technology jobs in many other sectors such as healthcare, financial services and the creative industries. Even if you haven’t considered or studied digital technologies before, these jobs could offer you an alternative way to use your maths, science and problem-solving skills.
Aberdeenshire Council Delivery
This course may be delivered by Aberdeenshire Council Specialist FA Trainers or in conjunction with a local external provider.
Meta-skills
Your Foundation Apprenticeship will also help you to develop core skills valued by employers, particularly:
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Working with others
- Time management
These transferable skills are necessary and highly desirable for working in a range of other related jobs.
To achieve your qualification you will:
Attend class each week
Be committed to learning new things and completing your work within a given timescale
Learn more about meta-skills here
What can I go on to next?
- You could go straight into a job in the IT industry.
- You could enter the second year of the Modern Apprenticeship in IT and Telecommunications at SCQF Level 6.
- You might be able to gain entry onto the Technical Apprenticeship in IT and Telecommunications at SCQF Level 8.
- University or College: you could continue your studies, gaining a Higher National Diploma or degree.
- You could gain a Graduate Apprenticeship.
How To Apply
Your school will have Foundation Apprenticeships on your course choice form. If it is on the list, tick the right box, after discussing with your Guidance Teacher if necessary.
If you do not see it there, see either your Guidance Teacher or Depute Head to discuss.
