Role: ICT Technician

Course: Advanced Apprenticeship in Communications, Technologies and Telecomms

Where you do it: Defence College of Communication Information Systems (DCCIS)

Earn qualifications including:

• BTEC National Award in Communications Technology
  (Level 3)
• Key Skills in Information Communications Technology, Communications and Application of Number (Level 2)
• NVQ in Communications Technology Professional (Level 3)

Enjoy opportunities like:

• Learn skills in electronics, health and safety, CISCO networking and computer maintenance at RAF’s No. 1 Radio School
• Gain skills by training in realistic work environments – at RAF Cosford and on work placements

Course duration: 3 years

What the RAF say:

No. 1 Radio School is recognised by civilian employers as a first-class training establishment – it’s both Microsoft and CISCO accredited. Apprentices improve their skills in communication, leadership, team bonding, decision making and more. Key Skills also teaches wider airmanship knowledge and real world scenarios. Continual support and reviews help improve individual learning performance.

What do the apprentices think?

“Overall I thought the Key Skills was relatively easy to accomplish. However, the BTEC assignments were a bit more challenging. I am looking forward to completing my NVQ in the workplace and achieving my Advanced Apprenticeship.”
ICT Technician Apprentice.