Apprenticeship Β· earn while you train Β· live UK standard from the careers engine
Apprenticeship

Hardware, network and infrastructure foundation apprenticeship

Level
2
Intermediate Β· like GCSEs
Length
8 mo
typical
Sector
Digital
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Hardware, network and infrastructure operatives are found in organisations large and small, in all sectors, and within public, private and voluntary organisations.

What you'd do

Set up and configure desktop computers and laptops
Connect and test network cables, switches, and routers
Install operating systems and apply software updates
Diagnose and fix basic hardware and connectivity faults
Log and prioritise support tickets accurately
Label and document cabling and equipment in server rooms
Follow safe working procedures when handling IT equipment

What you'd learn

Computer hardware components and how they work together
Basic networking - IP addressing, switches, routers, and cables
Installing and configuring operating systems and software
Troubleshooting hardware faults and connectivity issues
Cyber security fundamentals and safe working practices
Following IT support processes and logging tickets
Working safely with electrical and data centre equipment
Ready to look for a place?
See live Hardware, network and infrastructure foundation apprenticeship apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
Find vacancies
A Careermash concept Β· apprenticeship standard from our careers engine Β· vacancies via gov.uk.

Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

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