This is the online version of our Apprenticeship marketing information. Business Admin - Level 2 IT User - Level 2 & 3 IT Practitioner - Level 2, 3 & 4
"Apprenticeships in Wales are a way to earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills.
Coupled with additional training from a partner training provider, the individual will work towards nationally recognised qualifications."
An online guide to Apprenticeships in Wales
for Individuals, Parents, Employers, Employees and Careers Officers
Background
Swansea ITeC was formed as a limited company in April 1996; however, the roots of the organisation were established in 1984 as the Swansea Information Technology Centre, an organisation underwritten by 3M UK Ltd, West Glamorgan County Council and Swansea City Council.
The company was formed by virtue of a ‘management buyout’, the result of local government re-organisation. The challenge of becoming an S.M.E in its own right was readily met by the current workforce most of which are shareholders in the company owning the majority share.
The culture of business markets, products, customers and clients has been absorbed into the company to the effect that the organisation is now totally customer focused.
In 2009 Swansea ITeC and 6 other like-minded training organisations within the West Wales region joined as a consortium in order to offer a stronger bid for forthcoming WBL contracts, the consortium was later joined by 3 other WBL training organisations from the Merthyr / Rhondda area and Skills Academy Wales (SAW) Academi Sgiliau Cymru (ASC) was formed. A successful tender bid was delivered and a contract duly awarded for the period 2011-2014. Tenders for this current period were also successful and a ‘transitional, contract has been awarded from August 2014 to April March 2015 when a new 3 year contract start commences in April 2015 accommodating the Welsh Government (WG)change in funding year.
Swansea ITeC is situated at Carmarthen Road, SA1 1HG, about ½ mile north from the city centre of Swansea on a main bus route with car parking space for all visitors.
Accreditation and expertise
Swansea ITeC was the first training provider in West Wales to win official approval as a training organisation from the now ‘defunct’ West Wales TeC, since then the company has been accredited to deliver training and qualifications from several awarding bodies such as City and Guilds of London, The British Computer Society (BCS-ECDL), OCR and CompTIA. In addition we are recognised by 3Com as a Net Prep (NetworkTrainingAcademy), we are a full member of the National Training Federation Wales, and contracted by the Welsh Government (DfES) for a series of Youth and Adult training programmes. All IT apprenticeship frameworks are qualified by e-skills the sector skills council to which Swansea ITeC is a leading contributor to many of their programmes.
In addition to the above we are an accredited Pearson Vue examination centre conducting on-line testing for bodies such as Cisco, CompTIA, Microsoft and other leading bodies.
Our ICT products and Network services are accredited by leading manufacturers Hellermann Tyton and Promethean
Our development ‘ethos’ is underpinned by our Investor in People’ membership.
FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP (Level 2)
Candidates wishing to enter a Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship may have one, or more, of the following:
Entry conditions for APPRENTICESHIP frameworks
There are no mandatory entry requirements for apprenticeship frameworks.
However, employers are often looking to attract apprentices who have a strong interest in, or practical experience of, their chosen pathway.
In addition, they expect applicants to demonstrate a "can do" attitude and have good numeracy, literacy and communication skills on which the apprenticeship will build.
APPRENTICESHIP (LEVEL 3)
Candidates wishing to enter a Level 3 Apprenticeship may have one, or more, of the following:
HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP (LEVEL 4)
Candidates wishing to enter a Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship may have one, or more, of the following:
The framework is relevant for the following roles:
Foundation Apprenticeship
Business Administration (Wales)
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Administrators need a broad range of skills to work efficiently and to help increase business productivity. This includes general office and administration skills, customer-handling skills, technical and practical skills, oral communication skills and IT skills, all of which are covered within the Business Administration Apprenticeship framework.
TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED:
This framework is designed to meet the skills needs of employers of all sizes across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors in Wales. It will attract new talent into a career in business and administration and will help to up-skill the workforce to replace those who leave or retire.
Tasks undertaken will vary depending on the sector in which they are employed. Tasks may include producing documents, preparing notes, organising and co-ordinating events and meetings, developing and delivering presentations, providing reception services, using office equipment, setting up and maintaining filing systems, using a variety of software packages, updating information and managing projects.
EXAMPLE UNITS:
The framework is relevant for the following roles:
Foundation Apprenticeship
Business Administration (Wales)
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Administrators need a broad range of skills to work efficiently and to help increase business productivity. This includes general office and administration skills, customer-handling skills, technical and practical skills, oral communication skills and IT skills, all of which are covered within the Business Administration Apprenticeship framework.
TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED:
This framework is designed to meet the skills needs of employers of all sizes across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors in Wales. It will attract new talent into a career in business and administration and will help to up-skill the workforce to replace those who leave or retire.
Tasks undertaken will vary depending on the sector in which they are employed. Tasks may include producing documents, preparing notes, organising and co-ordinating events and meetings, developing and delivering presentations, providing reception services, using office equipment, setting up and maintaining filing systems, using a variety of software packages, updating information and managing projects.
EXAMPLE UNITS:
The framework is relevant for the following roles:
Foundation Apprenticeship (Pathway 1)
Administration & Data Managment (ECDL)
IT User (Wales)
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Administrators need a broad range of skills to work efficiently and to help increase business productivity. This includes general office and administration skills, technical and practical skills, oral communication skills and IT skills, including Microsoft Office, all of which are covered within the IT User Foundation Apprenticeship framework.
TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED:
The framework includes a balance of content in technical, business and interpersonal areas, designed to ensure apprentices have an appropriate set of IT skills to operate in their specific chosen job role.
Tasks undertaken will vary depending on the sector in which they are employed. Tasks may include producing documents, preparing notes, organising and co-ordinating events and meetings, developing and delivering presentations, providing reception services, using office equipment, setting up and maintaining filing systems, using a variety of software packages, updating information and managing projects.
EXAMPLE UNITS:
The framework is relevant for the following roles:
Foundation Apprenticeship (Pathway 2)
Design and Graphics
IT User (Wales)
SKILLS REQUIRED:
TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED:
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Digital marketing and the use of social and digital media is a key part of business marketing strategies and practice today. This framework is created to equip learners with the ability to understand, utilise and develop the skills needed whilst working in social media and digital marketing for business purposes.
The framework includes a balance of content in technical, business and interpersonal areas, designed to ensure apprentices have an appropriate set of IT skills to operate in their specific chosen job role.
EXAMPLE UNITS:
The framework is relevant for the following roles:
Foundation Apprenticeship (Pathway 3)
Social Media and Marketing
IT User (Wales)
SKILLS REQUIRED:
TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED:
Digital marketing and the use of social and digital media is a key part of business marketing strategies and practice today. This framework is created to equip learners with the ability to understand, utilise and develop the skills needed whilst working in social media and digital marketing for business purposes.
The framework includes a balance of content in technical, business and interpersonal areas, designed to ensure apprentices have an appropriate set of IT skills to operate in their specific chosen job role.
EXAMPLE UNITS:
The framework is relevant for the following roles:
Social Media Apprenticeship (Pathway 1)
Social Media and Digital Marketing (Wales)
SKILLS REQUIRED:
TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED:
Digital marketing and the use of social and digital media is a key part of business marketing strategies and practice today. This framework is created to equip learners with the ability to understand, utilise and develop the skills needed whilst working in social media and digital marketing for business purposes.
Tasks may include creating and optimising content for the web, using digital and social media for marketing campaigns, key word optimisation, content management and website creation.
EXAMPLE UNITS:
The framework is relevant for the following roles:
Digital Marketing Apprenticeship (Pathway 2)
Social Media and Digital Marketing (Wales)
SKILLS REQUIRED:
TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED:
Digital marketing and the use of social and digital media is a key part of business marketing strategies and practice today. This framework is created to equip learners with the ability to understand, utilise and develop the skills needed whilst working in social media and digital marketing for business purposes.
Tasks may include creating and optimising content for the web, using digital and social media for marketing campaigns, key word optimisation, content management and website creation.
EXAMPLE UNITS:
The framework is relevant for the following roles:
Digital Marketing Apprenticeship (Pathway 2) Higher Apprenticeship
Social Media and Digital Marketing (Wales)
SKILLS REQUIRED:
TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED:
Digital marketing and the use of social and digital media is a key part of business marketing strategies and practice today. This framework is created to equip learners with the ability to understand, utilise and develop the skills needed whilst working in social media and digital marketing for business purposes.
Tasks may include creating and optimising content for the web, using digital and social media for marketing campaigns, key word optimisation, content management and website creation.
EXAMPLE UNITS:
The framework is relevant for the following roles:
Software Development Apprenticeship (Pathway 1)
IT, Software, Web & Telecoms Professionals (Wales)
SKILLS REQUIRED:
TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED:
This Apprenticeship framework is designed for new entrants to a role in the IT & Telecoms sector, and to provide potential progression and re-skilling routes for existing IT Professionals. This pathway covers all job roles in the Software Development sector. The framework is designed in this way to provide maximum flexibility for employers and apprentices, due to the constantly changing job roles and technology requirements in the IT industry.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain the skills and experience required for a career in the world of mobile app/software development/software testing and is not an opportunity to be missed.
EXAMPLE UNITS:
The framework is relevant for the following roles:
Software Development Apprenticeship (Pathway 1)
IT, Software, Web & Telecoms Professionals (Wales)
SKILLS REQUIRED:
TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED:
This Apprenticeship framework is designed for new entrants to a role in the IT & Telecoms sector, and to provide potential progression and re-skilling routes for existing IT Professionals. This pathway covers all job roles in the Software Development sector. The framework is designed in this way to provide maximum flexibility for employers and apprentices, due to the constantly changing job roles and technology requirements in the IT industry.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain the skills and experience required for a career in the world of mobile app/software development/software testing and is not an opportunity to be missed.
EXAMPLE UNITS:
The framework is relevant for the following roles:
Software Development Higher Apprenticeship (Pathway 1)
IT, Software, Web & Telecoms Professionals (Wales)
SKILLS REQUIRED:
TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED:
This Apprenticeship framework is designed for new entrants to a role in the IT & Telecoms sector, and to provide potential progression and re-skilling routes for existing IT Professionals. This pathway covers all job roles in the Software Development sector. The framework is designed in this way to provide maximum flexibility for employers and apprentices, due to the constantly changing job roles and technology requirements in the IT industry.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain the skills and experience required for a career in the world of mobile app/software development/software testing and is not an opportunity to be missed.
EXAMPLE UNITS:
The framework is relevant for the following roles:
IT Practitioner Apprenticeship (Pathway 2)
IT, Software, Web & Telecoms Professionals (Wales)
SKILLS REQUIRED:
TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED:
This Apprenticeship framework is designed for new entrants to a role in the IT & Telecoms sector, and to provide potential progression and re-skilling routes for existing IT Professionals. This pathway covers all job roles in the Software Development sector. The framework is designed in this way to provide maximum flexibility for employers and apprentices, due to the constantly changing job roles and technology requirements in the IT industry.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain the skills and experience required for a career in the world of mobile app/software development/software testing and is not an opportunity to be missed.
EXAMPLE UNITS:
The framework is relevant for the following roles:
IT Practitioner Apprenticeship (Pathway 2)
IT, Software, Web & Telecoms Professionals (Wales)
SKILLS REQUIRED:
TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED:
This Apprenticeship framework is designed for new entrants to a role in the IT & Telecoms sector, and to provide potential progression and re-skilling routes for existing IT Professionals. This pathway covers all job roles in the Software Development sector. The framework is designed in this way to provide maximum flexibility for employers and apprentices, due to the constantly changing job roles and technology requirements in the IT industry.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain the skills and experience required for a career in the world of mobile app/software development/software testing and is not an opportunity to be missed.
EXAMPLE UNITS:
The framework is relevant for the following roles:
IT Practitioner Higher Apprenticeship (Pathway 2)
IT, Software, Web & Telecoms Professionals (Wales)
SKILLS REQUIRED:
TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED:
This Apprenticeship framework is designed for new entrants to a role in the IT & Telecoms sector, and to provide potential progression and re-skilling routes for existing IT Professionals. This pathway covers all job roles in the Software Development sector. The framework is designed in this way to provide maximum flexibility for employers and apprentices, due to the constantly changing job roles and technology requirements in the IT industry.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain the skills and experience required for a career in the world of mobile app/software development/software testing and is not an opportunity to be missed.
EXAMPLE UNITS:
Apprenticeships in Wales are a way to earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills.
Here Steve Bain from Pisys.net explains about apprenticeships and how Swansea ITeC have helped him with the recruitment and training of Apprentices for the last 4 years.
The Apprenticeship Matching Service gives employers a free platform to advertise quality apprenticeship vacancies. These can be viewed and applied for nationally by thousands of candidates that register online.
Candidates can search and apply online for vacancies using selected criteria such as geography, occupation, job role and keywords. Employers can advertise and filter applicants more easily in addition to being able to review applications, sift for short-listing and invite candidates for interview, all within your own personal area of the system.
Large employers who only undertake recruitment via their own websites are welcome to advertise their apprentice vacancies on the Apprenticeship Matching Service website, whereby we can provide an option to direct candidates to your website recruitment pages.
For more information about the Apprenticeship Matching Service, visit www.careerswales.com and follow the apprenticeships link
"The AMS system hosted with Careers Wales is a easy to use. Employers and potential apprentices can access the system and find current Apprenticeship Vacancies"
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