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Apprenticeship

IT solutions technician

Level
3
Advanced Β· like A-levels
Length
1.5 yr
typical
Sector
Digital
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Develop, implement and maintain complete IT solutions such as networks, operating systems and applications.

What you'd do

Gather requirements from clients or colleagues to understand their IT needs
Design and configure network and server setups to match those needs
Install and test software applications and operating systems
Diagnose and fix faults in hardware, software, or network components
Produce clear technical documentation for systems you build
Support end users with guidance on new technology
Monitor system performance and recommend improvements

What you'd learn

How to analyse business requirements and translate them into IT solutions
Networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, and security protocols
Server and cloud infrastructure configuration and management
Cybersecurity principles and how to apply them in system design
Software installation, testing, and troubleshooting techniques
Documentation and communication skills for technical audiences
Principles of project planning and working to scope and budget
Ready to look for a place?
See live IT solutions technician 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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