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Apprenticeships
Our higher-level apprenticeships offer an excellent alternative to studying a degree-level course at university, and are suitable for people of all ages looking to advance in the digital and tech industries.
Discover SCIoTWhat is an Apprenticeship?
If you’re keen to get into the world of work and learn key skills on the job, then an apprenticeship could be the perfect route to kickstart your digital career. It can take from one to four years to complete, depending on the qualification, and involves part-time study at the SCIoT alongside working with an employer.
There’s no upper age limit to study an apprenticeship, so it’s perfect if you’re just leaving school or college, looking to make a career change, or to develop in your current role. You can also explore digital apprenticeships that allow you to earn while you learn.
Gain qualifications as well as work experience
Most employers pay your tuition fees
Gain vital employability skills
You’ll earn a salary
Hire an apprentice
Future-proof your digital workforce and and stay ahead of the game.
By partnering with SCIoT, you’ll have access to work-ready, talented students, prepared to bring new ideas and industry-leading knowledge to your organisation in the digital and tech industries.
What apprenticeships are on offer?
The range of apprenticeships within the digital, technology and IT sectors is always growing. SCIoT currently offers these apprenticeships:
An Information Communication Technician provides support to internal and external customers, helping them to be productive when using technology to do their own jobs, by using tools to problem solve and trouble shoot non routine problems. The Information Communication Technician sets people up on systems and provides support when they need it, rectifying issues to maintain the organisations productivity.
Offered at
Offered at Milton Keynes College Group and Activate Learning locations, including Milton Keynes, Reading and Oxford campuses.
Potential job roles
Support Technician, Help Desk Support, First Line Support, Office IT Technician, IT Support Analyst, IT Support Officer, Maintenance Support Technician, Data Centre Support Technician, Cyber/ Security Support.
Entry requirements
You must be employed in a suitable position and hold a minimum five GCSEs (or equivalent) grade 9-4 (A*-C) to include English and Maths on Initial assessment. If not already achieved, you will have to achieve Level 2 English and Maths and take the test for Level 2 prior to taking your end-point assessment.
View current live vacancies below. If a vacancy in this pathway is not available at this time then, please register your interest as they will update regularly.
A Data Analyst collects, organises and studies data to provide business insight. Data analysts are typically involved with managing, cleansing, abstracting and aggregating data, and conducting a range of analytical studies on that data. They work across a variety of projects, providing technical data solutions to a range of stakeholders and customers. They document and report the results of data analysis activities making recommendations to improve business performance.
Offered at
Bletchley, Reading and Oxford campuses.
Potential job roles
Data Analyst, Data Manager, Data Scientist, Data Modeller, Data Architect, Data Engineer.
Entry requirements
Individual employers will set the selection criteria, but this might include five GCSEs and/or A levels; a Level 3 Apprenticeship; other relevant qualifications and experience; or an aptitude test with a focus on functional maths.
View current live vacancies below. If a vacancy in this pathway is not available at this time then, please register your interest as they will update regularly.
As a Software Developer you could be building and testing simple, high-quality code across front end, logic and database layers. A Software Developer would typically be working as part of a larger team, in which they would have responsibility for some elements of an overall project.
Offered at
Bletchley, Reading and Oxford campuses.
Potential job roles
Web Developer, Application Developer, Mobile App Developer, Games Developer, Software Developer.
Entry requirements
Individual employers will set the selection criteria, but this is likely to include A levels; a Level 3 apprenticeship or other relevant qualification; relevant experience and/or an aptitude test with a focus on functional maths.
View current live vacancies below. If a vacancy in this pathway is not available at this time then, please register your interest as they will update regularly.
The primary role of a digital marketer is to define, design, build and implement digital campaigns across a variety of online and social mediaplatforms to drive customer acquisition, customer engagement and customerretention. Normally working as part of a team, a digital marketer will have responsibility for the straightforward elements of a marketing plan or campaign.
Offered at
Bletchley
Potential job roles
Digital Marketing Executive, CRM Manager, Social Media Manager, SEO Executive
Entry requirements
Individual employers will set the selection criteria but this islikely to include five GCSE’s (including English and maths); a level 2 apprenticeship or other relevant qualifications / experience.
View current live vacancies below. If a vacancy in this pathway is not available at this time then, please register your interest as they will update regularly.
Cyber Security Technologists all require an understanding of security concepts and technology and how to mitigate risks arising from threats. The specific tasks undertaken vary depending on what needs to be achieved by the team at any particular time. Some tasks
may be very technical, others may be more analytical, business or user focused. All roles in this occupation work to achieve required cyber security outcomes in a legal and regulatory context in all parts of the economy.
Offered at
Oxford
Potential job roles
Cybersecurity Consultant, Information Security Analyst, Intelligence Researcher
Entry requirements
Be employed in a relevant position and ideally hold a Level 3 apprenticeship or other relevant qualification. Hold a Level 2 (GCSE A/9 to C/4) Maths and English. If not already achieved, the apprentice will have to achieve Level 2 English and Maths and take the test for level 2 prior to taking their endpoint assessment.
View current live vacancies below. If a vacancy in this pathway is not available at this time then, please register your interest as they will update regularly.
