Network Engineer L4

This apprenticeship has a duration of 24 months

The primary role of a network engineer is to design, install, maintain and support communication networks within an organisation or between organisations. Network engineers need to maintain high levels of operation of communication networks in order to provide maximum performance and availability for their users, such as staff, clients, customers and suppliers. They will understand network configuration, cloud, network administration and monitoring tools, and be able to give technical advice and guidance.

Typical job roles include:

Network Technician
Network Engineer
Systems Engineer
Network Administrator

Benefits to business

Develop the skills your business needs
Get qualified and motivated staff
Future proof your business
Professional qualifications for your staff

Benefits for apprentices

Gaining industry recognised professional qualifications
Developing skills that will increase your career potential
Industry Support from industry experienced staff working with the British Computing Society
Working with the British Computing Society
Becoming a BCS member (students only)

Entry Requirements

Individual employers will set the selection criteria, but this is likely to include 2 A Levels (A2); one in a STEM subject or an IT apprenticeship at Level 3; a level 3 apprenticeship (ideally Infrastructure Technician or similar) or other relevant qualifications; relevant experience and/or an aptitude test with a focus on functional maths. The apprentice will be required to have prior knowledge of setting up a network, configuring the end-point devices and troubleshooting basic network faults and configuring and installing operating systems.

The apprenticeship will cover the following core areas

Network design
Installing and configuring networks
Network systems and performance
Diagnostics
Troubleshooting network issues
Upgrades to network hardware, software and operating systems
Integrating network software
Interpreting technical specifications

Knowledge Modules and Vendor Certifications offered

Knowledge Module	Vendor Certification
	Network+
Knowledge Module 2: Network Systems and Architecture
Knowledge Module 3: Network Security

Block Release Dates

Cohorts 1,2 & 3 complete

College days - Cohort 4 (21 September Start)

Year	Start	End	Topic
2020	21 September	21 September	Induction
	26 October	30 October	Network + 1
	30 November	4 December	Network + and ne+ resources
2021	11 January	15 January	Network Systems and Architecture 1 Network Systems and Architecture 1
	1 March	5 March	Network Systems and Architecture 2
	4 May	8 May	Network Security 1 and Network resources MERGED WITH NETWORK SECURITY 2
	21 June	25 June	Network Security 1 & 2 NEW DATES
	13 September	17 September	Competencies
2022	6 May	10 May	EPA Prep
	6 June		EPA Gateway and Synoptic

College days - Cohort 5 (12 April Start)

Year	Start	End	Topic	Room
2021	12 April	12 April	Induction MOVED TO 17 MAY
	17 May	21 May	Network Security 1 and Network resources
	28 June	2 July	Network Security 2
	19 July	23 July	Network +
	30 Aug	3 Sept	Network +
	25 Oct	29 Oct	Network Systems and Architecture 1	G123 Chelt
	15 Nov	19 Nov	Network Systems and Architecture 2	G123 Chelt
2022	July		EPA Gateway and Synoptic

College days - Cohort 6 (April 2022 Start)

Year	Start	End	Topic	Room
2022	4 April	8 April	Intro & Security 1	G123 Chelt
	5 October	7 October	Network Sec and ArcNetwork Systems and Architecture 1	MSTeams
	05 December	09 December	Network +	G128
2023
	09 January	13 January	Network +	G128
	27 Febuary	03 March	Network Systems and Architecture project	G127
	TBC		EPA Gateway and Synoptic	TBC

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