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Technical education progression profile

Software and data 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

Software and data 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 Applications Technician (DAT)

  • Career Starter Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship

Level 3

Digital support technician - Digital Service Technician (DST)

  • Career Starter Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship

Level 3

Software development technician

  • Career Starter Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship

Level 3

IT solutions technician

Apprenticeship

Level 3

Data Technician

  • Career Starter Apprenticeship
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 for the Data Technician (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

  • Data technician
  • Data support analyst
  • Junior data analyst
  • Junior information analyst
  • Assistant programmer
  • Junior application developer
  • Junior application support analyst
  • Junior developer
  • Junior games developer
  • Junior mobile app developer
  • Junior programmer
  • Junior software developer
  • Junior web developer
  • Software development technician
  • Junior applications support technician
  • Junior dev0ps engineer
  • Junior IT support technician
  • Data administrator
  • Database administrator
  • Digital coach
  • Digital service advisor
  • Digital support professional
  • Digital systems operator
  • Digital transformation associate
  • IT operations technician
  • Cyber Security Administrator
  • Access Control Administrator
  • Incident response technician
  • Junior security operations centre analyst
  • Junior information security analyst
  • Junior threat and risk analyst
  • Junior penetration tester
  • Junior security analyst
  • Help desk support