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Technical education progression profile

Hardware, network and infrastructure foundation apprenticeship

Technical education progression to

Technical education progression profiles show the range of opportunities available following completion of a technical education product, such as a T Level. This could include a range of technical education options, such as apprenticeships, higher education (for example degrees) and employment opportunities.

Skills England has worked with employers, providers and industry experts to identify some of the possible options including content that is common to each and the associated occupational standard. New progression options will be added as occupational standards are updated, and as we continue to engage with employers, providers and industry experts.

It is important to note that while the progression profiles indicate some of the options, many other opportunities will be available.

Foundation Apprenticeship

Level 2

Hardware, network and infrastructure foundation apprenticeship

Technical Education

Technical education options could include apprenticeships, T Levels, Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ) and Level 2 and 3 qualifications. Apprenticeships might also be marked as, not applicable, accelerated or to be confirmed. Please use the glossary to find out more.

Technical Occupations

Levels 2-3

Higher Technical Occupations

Levels 4-5

Professional Occupations

Levels 6-7

Digital

Apprenticeship

Level 3

Digital support technician - Digital Service Technician (DST)

  • Career Starter Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship

Level 3

Digital support technician - Digital Applications Technician (DAT)

  • Career Starter Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship

Level 3

Network cable installer

Apprenticeship

Level 3

IT solutions technician

Apprenticeship

Level 3

Digital device repair technician

Apprenticeship

Level 3

Radio network technician

Apprenticeship

Level 3

Cyber security technician

  • Career Starter Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship

Level 3

Information communications technician - Support Technician

  • Career Starter Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship

Level 3

Information communications technician - Network Technician

  • Career Starter Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship

Level 3

Information communications technician - Digital Communications Technician

  • Career Starter Apprenticeship
Technical Qualification

Level 3

NCFE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Cyber Security (Diploma)

Technical Qualification

Level 3

NCFE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Digital Support (Diploma)

Technical Qualification

Level 3

Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Cyber Security Technician (Diploma)

Work

This section captures some of the career progression options for a learner. Whilst some roles may be accessed after successfully completing a technical education product, others are available after further training and by gaining further industry experience.

Technical Occupations

Levels 2-3

Higher Technical Occupations

Levels 4-5

Professional Occupations

Levels 6-7

Career Progression may include

  • Digital engineer
  • 1st and 2nd line support
  • Cyber or security support
  • IT support analyst
  • Maintenance support technician
  • IT support officer
  • IT Field Technician
  • Communications Technician
  • Communications technician
  • Office IT technician
  • First-Line support
  • Network field operative
  • Cloud technician
  • Network support
  • Help desk support
  • Junior security analyst
  • Junior penetration tester
  • Junior threat and risk analyst
  • Junior information security analyst
  • Junior security operations centre analyst
  • Incident response technician
  • Access control administrator
  • Cyber security administrator
  • IT operations technician
  • Digital transformation associate
  • Digital systems operator
  • Digital support professional
  • Digital service advisor
  • Digital coach
  • Data administrator
  • Junior IT support technician
  • Junior applications support technician
  • Digital technician
  • Hardware engineer
  • Digital device refurbishment technician
  • Mobile device repair technician
  • Smartphone device repair technician