Level 3 Digital Application Support

Apprenticeship

The Level 3 Digital Application Support (digital skills for business) apprenticeship provides a route to develop and embed digital skills through on-the-job vocational learning to measurably improve individual and organisational digital capabilities. As organisations in Wales undertake the digital transformation of many processes, the digital skills needed to engage with change are becoming essential across many job roles.

Who is the apprenticeship for?

Ideal for apprentices developing their career in the modern digital workplace.
Perfect for employees looking to upskill to meet the challenges of the digital economy.
Accredited qualification for current employees to validate their expertise in the use of digital applications and skills.

Why do an apprenticeship?

Accelerate Your Career Growth: Undertaking the Level 3 Diploma in Digital Application Support – Digital Application Support apprenticeships will provide the essential information technology skills and hands on experience to supercharge a developing career across a broad range of industrial sectors.

Industry-Recognised Certification: Upon successful completion of this programme, apprentices will earn an industry-recognised certification, providing them with a competitive edge in the job market. Employers value the skills and expertise gained through this apprenticeship, opening doors to exciting opportunities.

Practical and Real-World Learning: Our programme emphasises practical, real-world learning. Apprentices will practice skills in the workplace collaborating with experienced colleagues and supported by ALS professionals who will guide them through every step of the process.

Tailored Curriculum: Our comprehensive curriculum is designed to meet the information technology demands of organisations across the Welsh economy and wider. Apprentices cover essential topics such as IT security, digital communications, managing digital information, online collaboration in business, network environments and managing IT projects.

Experienced and Knowledgeable Advisors: Throughout the apprenticeship, we will provide access to a network of experienced advisors who will provide guidance, coaching, support, and feedback.

What you will learn

This apprenticeship is made up of a combination of mandatory units and optional units. We will work with you to decide which optional modules are most suited to you and your job role.

Units include:

IT & Telecom System Security 2
Digital Network Environments
Digital Communications
Digital Information Management
Specialist Software
Database Applications
Software Design

and many more.

Course delivery

Typical duration of 21 months.
Induction session for apprentices and for their line managers.
One to One tutor coaching and assessment support sessions.
Supported by self-study online resources.
4 Essential skills assessment days. (2 Preparation days and 2 Live Task days)
2 hour long essential skills confirmatory tests.

Essential Skills activities are not applicable to apprentices with exemptions.

On completion you will achieve

Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Digital Application Support
Essential Skills Wales Level 2 in Communication
Essential Skills Wales Level 2 in Application of Number

Essential skills may not be applicable where apprentices can show an exemption

Download the full course outline

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