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IT Solutions Technician

Build practical technical skills across cyber security, data management, and system support. Taught by MAT IT experts, this programme prepares you for helpdesk or support engineer roles and progression onto Level 4 technical apprenticeships.

Who is this course for?

IT technical staff

Assessment method

Apprenticeship assessment consisting of:

  • Project report with presentation and Q&A
  • Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence

Typical job roles

IT Technician, Helpdesk Analyst, 1st Line Support Engineer, Network Support Assistant, Systems Support Technician.

What our learners say

Ziaur Rahman

IT Solutions Technician

The apprenticeship was the best way to learn. In IT, what you learn from a book and real life are totally different. Doing it in the workplace keeps your skills up to date; IT moves so fast. A traditional IT course is almost immediately out of date, but as the apprenticeship is work-based learning, the skills are always current and relevant.

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Nikson Shyangdan

IT Solutions Technician

The apprenticeship provides a structured pathway for learning, combining on-the-job training with formal education. This approach ensures you get the right mix of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, which is ideal for anyone starting their career in IT.

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Course level

3

Course length

12-18

months

+ End-Point-Assessment

Training method:

Blended learning

Fees

£15,000 (100% fully funded via the apprenticeship levy)

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