City of Wolverhampton College - Apprenticeships - A guide for employers

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To find out more about apprenticeships contact:

E: employerenquiries@wolvcoll.ac.uk

T: 01902 837198

SUMMARY Qualification

IT Solutions Technician

Level

3

Length

18 months (not including the end point assessment period)

Delivery model

Workplace-based with occasional attendance at college sessions to develop required skills, knowledge and behaviours.

Entry requirements

Individual employers will set their own entry requirements however, typically, an apprentice might be expected to already have: • Five GCSEs at grades 9/A* - 4/C, • Other relevant qualifications or experience • Pass an aptitude test

Maths and English

Apprentices without Level 1 (or equivalent) in English and maths must ensure that they achieve this level and take the test for Level 2 prior to taking the end point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language qualification is an alternative to English qualifications for those for whom this is their primary language.

Apprentice support and assessment

Throughout the programme the apprentice will receive expert training from highly qualified staff A qualified assessor will provide an induction and regular workplace assessments

Employer support

A dedicated account manager will guide and support employers throughout the programme.

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