Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. <WRAP center round box 90%> <WRAP center round box 30%> ====== Network Engineer L4 ====== </WRAP> </WRAP> <WRAP center round box 90%> <WRAP center round box 30%> {{::thomas-jensen-qtej-kmmq_q-unsplash.jpg?600|}} </WRAP> </WRAP> <WRAP center round info 80%> **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 </WRAP> <WRAP center round important 80%> ==== 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 [[http://www.bcs.org/category/10970|BCS member]] (**students only**) </WRAP> <WRAP center round alert 80%> ==== 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. </WRAP> <WRAP center round info 80%> ==== 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 </WRAP> <WRAP center round help 80%> === Knowledge Modules and Vendor Certifications offered === ^Knowledge Module^Vendor Certification^ | |Network+| |Knowledge Module 2: Network Systems and Architecture | | |Knowledge Module 3: Network Security | | ==== Apprentice Journey ==== {{ :digapp:ne:ne-apprenticejourney2017v1.pdf |Indicative journey}} </WRAP> <WRAP center round box 90%> <WRAP center round box 80%> === EPA Documents === [[Apprentice Documents | Documents for all apprenticeships (password protected)]] [[NE Competency Checklist]] </WRAP> </WRAP> <WRAP center round box 90%> <WRAP center round box 80%> ==== Network Resources ==== [[NetworkRes| Network resources]] </WRAP> </WRAP> <WRAP center round tip 80%> ===== 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 [[NetworkRes| 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 [[NetworkRes| 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 Arc[[Network 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| </WRAP> CKG Edit network_engineer.txt Last modified: 2024/02/15 11:13by alex