Apprenticeship Assessment
This apprenticeship equips professionals with the skills to support and maintain critical IT and communications systems, ensuring organisations operate efficiently. Information Communications Technicians keep systems running smoothly by installing and maintaining infrastructure, resolving technical issues, and supporting users across IT and communications environments.
The apprenticeship standard has three options:
Support Technician
Network Technician
Digital Communications Technician
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Assessment Information
Explore the assessment methods, grading criteria and pricing information below.
The mandated assessment method for this standard is a professional discussion. We are currently in the process of designing our assessment approach to make sure it is rigorous, fair and fit for purpose. Additional assessment methods may be incorporated as our design develops. This apprenticeship assessment has a lead-in time to allow us to design and finalise our approach. It is available for starts from 28th January 2027.
About This Assessment
We believe the best assessment is shaped by the people who know the occupation best. We're working closely with training providers, employers and subject matter experts to design an assessment experience that works in practice, not just on paper. Find out how you can get involved and have a say in how this standard is assessed: get involved here.
Shape This Assessment
Grades awarded are fail, pass, or distinction.
Grades
Assessment Delivery
Apex powers every stage of the assessment journey, from onboarding and scheduling through to results and certification, in one connected platform. That frees our assessors to focus on what actually matters: delivering high-quality, consistent assessment experiences for every apprentice.
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