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Level 3 ICT Apprenticeship – Computing Infrastructure (OCR Level 3 Diploma in  IT) Course Code C3839/101T Location Castlereagh 

Overview 

An exciting ICT Apprenticeship programme has been developed to provide young people with the skills and experience required to take up opportunities in the ICT sector. The programme has been inspired and designed by a number of Northern Ireland’s top ICT companies, in partnership with the Department for the Economy, in support of this important and growing sector. This course will cover units in the following areas; computer networks, cyber security, fundamentals of IT, computer systems - hardware and software and IT technical support. This programme of study is likely to include enrichment units which are an additional component to enhance your employability.

Level 3 ICT Apprenticeship – Software Development (OCR Level 3 Diploma in IT) Course Code C3839/102T Location Castlereagh

Overview

An exciting ICT Apprenticeship programme has been developed to provide young people with the skills and experience required to take up opportunities in the ICT sector. The programme has been inspired and designed by a number of Northern Ireland’s top ICT companies, in partnership with the Department for the Economy,in support of this important and growing sector. This course will cover units in the following areas; software design fundamentals, software development fundamentals, software testing, principles of ICT systems security and project management.

Requirements 

A minimum of 5 GCSEs of Grade C or above, including English and Mathematics. This apprenticeship programme is suitable if you are working in an IT role therefore you must be employed to qualify for this programme and work a minimum of 21 hours. You cannot already hold a Level 3 Vocational IT qualification(e.g. BTEC, OCR and C&G).

Opportunities and Progression

Successful completion of this apprenticeship will enable students to progress to the Higher Level Apprenticeship or full time employment.

Contact

Tel: 028 9053 3151 or email: creativedigital[AT]belfastmet[DOT]ac[DOT]uk

The Apprenticeship


Successful applicants will be employed in one of the participating companies and receive “on-the job” training from Belfast Met. Apprentices will be employed in various infrastructure or software development roles with the firms investing in their training to enable them to gain Level 3 qualifications and beyond.