Bucks New University Degree Apprenticeships: Digital and Technology Solutions Professional 2017

An employer’s guide to the

Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Degree Apprenticeship BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions

A Digital and Technology Solutions professional provides technology enabled solutions to internal and/or external customers, in a range of areas including software, business and systems analysis, cyber security, data analysis and network infrastructure.

They implement technology solutions that enable businesses to deliver products and services and increase an organisation’s productivity using digital technologies.

On completion, the apprentice will have the knowledge, skills and occupational competence and professional attributes to enable them to be gainfully employed in one of the named roles specified under the Degree Apprenticeship Standard for Digital and Technology Solutions Professional (Level 6): Software Engineer, Network Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, IT Consultant, Data Analyst, and Business Analyst.

Successful apprentices will gain a BSc (Hons) in Digital and Technology Solutions from Bucks New University.

Course Modules for each pathway/occupation Software Engineer Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Computer Architectures

Object Oriented Systems Development

Advanced Programming

Programming Concepts

Web Applications

Enterprise Systems Development

Networking

Software Engineering

Design Patterns

Web Development

Mobile Systems

Data Structures and Algorithms

Investigating Work-based Learning and Self-review

Action Inquiry in the Workplace Context

Synoptic Project

Understanding Reflective Practice and Enquiry-based Learning

Organisation Skills and Behaviours

IT Consultant Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Business Analysis

Object Oriented Systems Development

Change Management

Database Design

IT Services Management

Business Continuity Management

Business Modelling

Web Applications

Cloud Computing

User Experience

Networking

Legal Aspects of IT

Investigating Work-based Learning and Self-review

Project Management

Benefits Management and Measurement

Understanding Reflective Practice and Enquiry-based Learning

Action Inquiry in the Workplace Context

Synoptic Project

Organisation Skills and Behaviours Data Analyst Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Business Intelligence

Big Data

Change Management

Database Design

Web Applications

Cloud Computing

Business Modelling

Networking

Legal Aspects of IT

Data Warehousing

Project Management

Data Science

Investigating Work-based Learning and Self-review

Action Inquiry in the Workplace Context

Synoptic Project

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Understanding Reflective Practice and Enquiry-based Learning

Organisation Skills and Behaviours

Business Analyst Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Business Analysis

Business Intelligence

Change Management

Database Design

Web Applications

Business Continuity Management

Business Modelling

Networking

Cloud Computing

User Experience

Project Management

Legal Aspects of IT

Investigating Work-based Learning and Self-review

Action Inquiry in the Workplace Context

Benefits Management and Measurement

Understanding Reflective Practice and Enquiry-based Learning

Organisation Skills and Behaviours

Synoptic Project

Duration This degree apprenticeship is a three year programme.

Apprenticeships are work-based so training and assessment predominantly takes place within your business, however 20 per cent of an apprentice’s time must be dedicated towards their study. This must be part of their contracted hours but can be delivered through day release, block, residential and distance learning.

Tuition fees The apprenticeship levy will be paid by employers in any sector with a pay bill of more than £3 million per year.

Those employers will be able to use their apprenticeship levy funds to access degree apprenticeships from higher education providers.

Non-levy paying employers will receive up to 90 per cent funding towards the costs of apprenticeships. Higher and degree apprenticeships can be offered to anyone over the age of 19. There is no upper age limit and no cost to the apprentice.

The training costs for employers may vary for individuals depending on their age. Apprenticeships can be open to current members of staff to support career development.

Who can apply?

An apprentice can be a new or existing member of staff.

They must be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week and must not already hold a degree in that area or be receiving funding for other training.

You can download the full standards from the government’s website.

Entry Requirements Individual employers will identify entry requirements in terms of previous qualifications, training or other criteria.

However, the recommended minimum entry requirements for Level 4 entry to the programme are A Levels or other equivalent at Level 3 qualifications and English and Maths GCSEs with minimum grade C.

Working in Partnership We work as partners, providing a key account manager and dedicated apprenticeship team to support your business and employees throughout the apprenticeship journey.

Your apprentice’s link tutor will visit them in the workplace to support their learning. We will provide a full range of study options to students that meet your business needs including block delivery at University, day release, residential, blended and distance (online) learning.

Your Commitment • To work in partnership with Bucks New University.

• Develop a programme tailored to the needs of your organisation.

• Provide a suitable working environment and facilities to support higher apprenticeships.

• Ring fence at least 20 per cent of an apprentice’s time for off-the-job training/academic learning.

An employer must employ the apprentice in a real job with a real salary and financially contribute towards the cost of training and accreditation with support from the government.

Supporting you every step of the way

Apprentices must meet all the core requirement of the standards. You can download the full standards from the government’s website.

• Help define your requirements and training needs, including how to get the most out of your levy.

Apprentices must be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week and must not already hold a degree in that area or be receiving funding for other training and apprentices must meet all the core requirements of the standards.

• Deliver apprenticeships that meet your needs and reduce the burden on your business.

• Work together to develop your people’s skills and meet your long-term training goals.

LOCATIONS Buckingham

UNIVERSITY CAMPUS AYLESBURY VALE

AYLESBURY VALE

Aylesbury

MISSENDEN ABBEY

Great Missenden

WYCOMBE

CHILTERN Amersham

High Wycombe

SOUTH BUCKS Uxbridge

MIDDLESEX

HIGH WYCOMBE CAMPUS

UXBRIDGE CAMPUS

High Wycombe Campus Queen Alexandra Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire, HP11 2JZ

BucksNewUni

University Campus Aylesbury Vale

BucksNewUni

Walton Street Aylesbury Buckinghamshire, HP21 7QG

BucksNewUni

Uxbridge Campus

@BucksNewUni

BucksNewUniversity bucks.ac.uk

106 Oxford Road Uxbridge Middlesex, UB8 1NA Missenden Abbey London Road Great Missenden Buckinghamshire, HP16 0BD Telephone: 01296 744 202

For more information visit:

Fax: 01494 524 392

Email: apprenticeships@bucks.ac.uk

This information is accurate at the time of going to press. © Buckinghamshire New University 2017

bucks.ac.uk/apprenticeships

12/17

International: +44 1494 605 259