Network Engineer
Level 4 Apprenticeship Programme Summary: The aim of the programme is to provide the skills and knowledge required to begin a career in IT as a Network Engineer or similar role. The duration of this apprenticeship programme is typically 16-18 months delivered in a blend of online/offline methods whilst staying within the workplace. This apprenticeship is also recognised for entry onto the Register of IT Technicians upon completion.
What does the Network Engineer apprenticeship programme involve?
Knowledge Modules
To be eligible for the end point
assessment, learners need to pass all 3 of the required modules for this programme.
Portfolio
Produced across the apprenticeship, containing evidence from real work
projects, reports, witness testimonies and observations.
Project
This provides the opportunity to undertake a business-related project over a one week period away from the
day-to-day workplace.
End point assessment
Conducted by an independent assessor during the last few months of the programme.
Study Modules
CompTIA Network+
– CompTIA Network+ helps develop a career in IT infrastructure covering troubleshooting, configuring, and
managing networks.
Key Topics
• Design and implement functional networks
• Configure, manage, and maintain essential network devices
• Use devices such as switches and routers to segment network traffic and create resilient networks
• Identify benefits and drawbacks of existing network configurations
• Implement network security, standards, and protocols
• Troubleshoot network problems
• Support the creation of virtualised networks
Level 4 Diploma in Network & Systems Architecture
– This unit provides an understanding of the role of a network engineer who plans, installs, configured,
maintains and supports complex computer networks.
Key Topics
• Understand concepts affecting server selection
• Understand the roles of servers
• Understand network storage
• Understand maintenance and troubleshooting of servers
Level 4 Diploma in Network Security
– This unit provides builds on the learning in previous units to develop further understanding of network
security theories, practice and implementation.
Key Topics
• Understand security threats
• Understand how to configure network security
Career Pathways
Case Studies
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