1. Master the world’s most popular technologies with QA’s unique
apprenticeship in Microsoft – IT Systems & Networking.
This IT programme turns problem-solvers into skilled PC builders, data defenders
and cloud controllers. Designed to give school and college leavers a strong technical
grounding combined with mentoring and assessment in the workplace, this is the best
start to an IT career.
We teach and assess these skills to industry standards ensuring they are applied on the job:
• Operating systems • Server administration • Customer Support
• Networking • Security
After 12 – 14 months each apprentice will be a skilled technician with the option to
achieve Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) status.
Microsoft - IT Systems & Networking
Windows | Networking | Servers
Duration:
12 – 14 months
QA training:
Nine weeks
Salary:
£8,000 – £13,000
Ideal job roles
• First line/helpdesk support
• Junior network support
• ICT technician
• Systems administrator
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QA Training 15%
At work 85%
“If I had known about
apprenticeships earlier, I would not
have bothered with A Levels at all. It
has opened up more ideas to me of
where I can take my career.
I think I have grown as a person.
I’ve seen what it’s like to be in a
professional environment and I have
developed my skills”
Roberta Baah
QA Apprentice from London
Working towards Microsoft Certified Professional status. Units could include:
• MTA in Microsoft OS Fundamentals
• MTA in Windows Server Administration Fundamentals
• MTA in Windows Networking Fundamentals
• MTA in Windows Security Fundamentals
• City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in IT Systems & Principles
• City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in IT Professional Competence
Entry requirements
Ideally 5 GCSEs (C and
above), or equivalent,
including Maths and English
Key qualifications
“The apprenticeship has been a success for
both our apprentice and Avco. With QA
Apprenticeships’ help we were able to focus our
recruitment to attract the right apprentice. They
have definitely made a positive impact in the
business…and truly exceed expectations.”
Peter Lambert, Technical Director,
Avco Systems
Apprenticeship