Course description
Network Engineer Level 4 Apprenticeship
Network engineers are typically required to design, install, maintain and support communication networks within an organisation or between organisations. This involves high levels of continued operation to provide maximum performance and availability for the end users in your business. They will understand network configuration and administration, cloud setup, monitoring tools and providing technical advice and guidance.
The Network Engineer Apprenticeship is aligned with industry recognised professional qualifications, providing organisations with a more competent and qualified workforce, while simultaneously increasing learner motivation, enhancing their job prospects and wellbeing. The following additional Vendor Certifications can be considered as further qualifications.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Set by individual employers, but must include one of the following:
- A minimum of five GCSEs grade A – C (9 – 4 on the new grading system), or
- A Level 3 qualification achieved by one of the following: A levels, NVQ/SVQ Level 3, or a BTEC National
Applicants must be employed in a relevant role to apply
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What will your employees learn?
- How to design simple networks from a well-defined specification and apply appropriate security products and processes
- Installation and configuration of network components
- How to optimise the performance of network systems and services
- Monitoring, testing and adjustment of network systems and performance to meet accepted standards using diagnostic tools, analysers and other equipment
- How to apply diagnostic tools and techniques
- Knowledge on how to apply a structured approach to troubleshooting network issues
- Details on performing system upgrades
- Integration of network-related software into an existing network environment
- How to interpret written requirements and technical specifications
- Logging and responding to network service calls
- The work required to document completed tasks in accordance with agreed procedures
- How to operate within the parameters of SLAs, standards and/or agreed response times
- What it takes to operate effectively in a business environment.
Skills and Behaviours
- The ability to collect and analyse information to problem-solve and inform decisions. This ensures future effectiveness and prevents issue recurrence. Developing a workforce of analytical minds and problem solvers who understand the root cause and supplement their technical knowledge with a systematic process to tackle problems
- To approach problem solving and decision making with logical thinking and creativity
- Work independently and taking responsibility. Employees will develop a broad skillset to become self-aware, self-motivated and have the ability to self-regulate to ensure organisational goals are met
- Ability to build trusted and sustainable relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders by displaying empathy and sharing knowledge and experience
- To become a proactive self-starter who demonstrates initiative and acts on spotting new opportunities
- Improve efficiency and effectiveness through consistently applying a thorough and organised approach to every task at hand
- Ability to communicate effectively and adapt in a variety of situations such as when faced with challenges of change
- Maintain a productive, professional and secure working environment.
Qualification achieved
Level 4 Network Engineer Apprenticeship
Training Course Content
Months 1-2
- Induction and Digital Behaviours
Months 2-9
- Network+
Months 10-14
- Network Security
Months 15-18
- Network System and Architecture
Months 19-21
- End Point Assessment
Course delivery details
- All BPP technology programmes are available online live, providing ultimate flexibility and efficiency for your business
- There are four modules delivered via weekly live lectures using our award-winning Adobe Connect classroom (sessions are also available on-demand and last between 1.5 and 3 hours)
- E-learning content that includes video lectures, digital reading and case studies delivered on the BPP learning platform
- Monthly one-to-one meetings with their dedicated Coach
- Quarterly online coaching clinics which offer the opportunity for employees to ask questions, hear from technical experts and share ideas amongst their peer group on how to tackle their portfolio
- Learners are required to demonstrate the ongoing application of skills to their job role and build a portfolio of evidence that supports their professional development throughout the duration of the programme
Continuing Studies
- Network Technician
- Network Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Network Administrator