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Higher Apprenticeship for IT, Software, Web and Telecoms Professionals

LMPQ is a Certified Microsoft Imagine Academy and part of the Leaping Man Group of companies, one of the largest and most successful providers of work related vocational training in the Midlands.

Key features

Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship (HNC Equivalent)

Enhancing professional IT skills and competencies

Developing advanced business, communication and problem solving skills

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Higher Apprenticeship for IT, Software, Web and Telecoms Professionals

Apprenticeship (minimum duration 18 months)

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City and Guilds Level 4 Diploma for ICT Professionals

Delivered at the LMPQ Academy 2 days per month for 18 months (total of 32 days)

Edexcel L4 Diploma in Professional Competence for IT and Telecoms Professionals

Work based assessment and assignments – Apprentice will be supported through bi monthly workplace visits

Assessment

• Project management• Effective business communication

• Systems development• Systems design and analysis

• Data communications and networking or Software application testing

• E-commerce business skills

• IT systems and security

Pathways include:• ICT Assistant• Software developer• Help desk support / technician

• IT salesApprentice should commit a minimum of 2 days per month of work time to complete a range of work based assignments and projects

• Completion of a range of classroom based tasks, assignment and exams

• Completion of a portfolio of evidence relating to a range of work based task and assignments

Get ahead with the Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in IT and Telecoms

“LMPQ has helped me develop myself as an IT engineer and has supported me every step of the way to help me achieve my career aspirations and goals. The training was and is excellent and I have gained valuable qualifications along with some very valuable work experience to get me started in the rapidly growing IT industry.

Thanks to the outstanding effort of the LMPQ recruitment team I was placed in one of the West Midlands top IT support firms. I am seven months into my apprenticeship and I have been promoted once already. I can really recommend the LMPQ IT Apprenticeship to anybody who is leaving school and is willing to work hard.”

Connor Hay

“I wanted a professional IT qualification and on-the-job experience. Since starting with LMPQ, I was able to get into an apprenticeship very quickly and have thoroughly enjoyed the job placement, working as a software developer. I’d recommend LMPQ to anyone interested in an IT apprenticeship.”

Navot Singh, Apprentice

What people say about LMPQ

Apprenticeship Programme

• Apprentices will attend the LMPQ Academy on day release for a total of 32 days over an 18 month period. During this time they will undertake tutorials, practical projects, assessment and exams

• Apprentices will also be provided with a range of work based projects and assignments to complete in the workplace. The LMPQ Workplace Coach will visit the apprentice, in the workplace, circa every 8 weeks to undertake progress reviews and provide feedback to the employer on the apprentices progress and to provide coaching and support to help apprentices complete their assignments.

The LMPQ delivery model

Programme overview

How long does it take

The duration of this apprenticeship is a minimum of 18 months. This comprises of 32 LMPQ Academy days plus work based projects and assessments over the programme duration.

Entry requirements

Candidates should have completed either a level 3 IT qualification and / or apprenticeship programme and / or be working in an IT environment with some requirement for independent working. The candidate should have good GCSE grades (A-C) or equivalent i.e. functional skills.

Employer requirements

The apprentice must be in full time work (minimum 30 hours per week) and must be paid at least the legal / apprenticeship minimum wage. This includes time spent undertaking academy based training.

Suitable job roles

The level 4 Higher Apprenticeship is suitable for employees in roles such as:

IT Technical Support

Telecoms Engineer

Software Developer

Network Planner

Database Administrator

IT Project Management

The Higher Apprenticeship in IT, Software, Web and Telecoms aims to develop a wider set of IT, business and management skills such as:

• Being proactive and able to work both in a team and alone • The ability to focus on assisting customers and colleagues find

solutions to problems • The ability to work logically and methodically, under pressure

to set deadlines • Having good attention to detail and the ability to deliver

what is required, when it is required.• Being open to change and focus on the requirements

of the business • Developing logical reasoning and problem solving skills • Developing interpersonal, communication and

presentations skills.

Other Leaping Men are...

Technical Certificate: City & Guilds L4 Diploma for ICT Professionals – Systems & Principles (7630-04) Units:403: Personal & Professional

Development 401: Effective Communication in Business 400: Project Management 402: Systems Development 428: Systems Design &Analysis 413: Emerging Technologies 408: Data Communications & Networks

OR 426 : Software Application Testing (Dependent on job role)

404: Business Skills for e-commerce L4 345: Principles of IT Systems &

Security L3

Competence Qualification: Edexcel BTEC L4 Diploma in Professional Competence for IT & Telecoms Professionals (501/1292/2)Pathway 1: ICT Assistant Role

101: Health & Safety 402: Develop own effectiveness

and professionalism 303: Customer Care in ICT 406: Technical Fault & Diagnosis

PLUS

407: Working with ICT Hardware & Equipment

416: Remote Support for Products & Equipment & Services

319: System Management

Pathway 2: Software Developer Role

101: Health & Safety 402: Develop own effectiveness and

professionalism 303: Customer Care in ICT 406: Technical Fault & Diagnosis

PLUS

309: Managing Software Development 411: Design & Develop Procedural

Computer Programmes 405: Data Structures & Algorithms

Pathway 3: Help Desk Support Technician

101: Health & Safety 402: Develop own effectiveness and

professionalism 303: Customer Care in ICT 406: Technical Fault & Diagnosis

PLUS

407: Working with ICT Hardware & Equipment

421: Technical Advice and Guidance316: Remote Support for Products or

Services

Pathway 4: IT Sales

101: Health & Safety 402: Develop own effectiveness and

professionalism 303: Customer Care in ICT

PLUS

421: Technical Advice & Guidance 318: Software Installation and Upgrade 407: Working with ICT Hardware &

Equipment 416: Remote Support for Products

or Services

Qualifications

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