Description
This degree programme is suitable for individuals who work in digital and technology roles. The DTS Degree Apprenticeship will help you to understand your role and the significance of technology across your organisation. You will learn the value of investments in technology and how they can be used to deliver a competitive advantage, including the skills that enable delivery of business projects and understanding how they align with core business needs.
- You must be employed in a technology related job role
- Your current role should be UK based and you must have lived here for at least three years
- The programme must address development needs in your current role
- Your line manager must be able to support you throughout the programme
Meet one of the following criteria:
- 104 UCAS points and GCSE mathematics and English (grade C or above) OR
- Have a recognized and equivalent qualification (examinations and experience will be considered) OR
- Completion of a Level 3 apprenticeship/professional qualification in a relevant discipline OR
- You must also be working in a technology related job role
What will you learn?
- Cyber Security: Infrastructure, System architecture, Web, Cloud and mobile technologies, AWS, Azure Fundamentals, Information Security Management Systems, IT Governance, legislation
- Data Analyst: Data Structures, Algorithms, Data Management, SQL, Big Data Analytics, Hadoop, Machine Learning, RPA, Neural Networks
- Software Engineer: Object Oriented Programming in Java, UX, DevOps, Javascript, Mobile App design and development, Android Development Essential Training
- IT Consultant: Emerging Technology, Process Optimization, Continuous improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Business Growth, Influencing, Communication and Presentation skills
How is your programme structured?
This 36-month programme consists of 15 modules, with the final six months spent completing the Capstone project.
Year One
- Software Engineering Fundamentals
- Data Analytics Fundamentals
- IT Infrastructure Fundamentals
- Technology in Business
- Cyber Security Fundamentals
- Career Development
Year Two
- Project Management
- Digital Strategy
- Databases and Automation
- DevOps
- IT Infrastructure Design
- Professional Behaviours
Year Three
- Advances in Digital Technology
Followed by elective module pathway:
Software Engineering
- App Development
- Advanced Programming
Data Analytics
- Modelling and Machine Learning
- Data Analytics Strategy
Cyber Security
- Ethical Hacking
- Cyber Security Strategy
IT Consultant
- IT Improvement & Optimisation
- Consulting for Business
Skills and behaviours
- Critical analysis of a business domain
- Analysis of business and technical requirements
- Identification of organisational information requirements
- Security risk assessment
- Application of organisational theory
- Systematic methodology
- Plan, design and manage computer networks
- Effective communications
- Verbal presentations
- Prioritisation
- Teamwork
- Leadership skills
- Constructive feedback
- Application of analytical and critical thinking
- Proposal of IT solution
- Effective research
- Basic business disciplines
- Flexible attitude
- Manage pressure
- Detailed approach
- Problem-solving
End Point Assessment
Once you have completed all of the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours, you will complete an End Point Assessment. This is conducted by an external assessment organisation and will be graded as either a pass, fail, or distinction.
How we support you
- You will be taught by expert tutors who have practical experience in the fields in which they teach and a passion to share that knowledge to maximise your career potential
- You will have access to a Coach who is on hand to guide you through each stage of your learning journey, providing you with clear aims and objectives. They will keep in regular contact with you and instil the confidence that you can achieve
- You will also attend webinars to develop skills in a variety of areas and prepare you for the end point assessment.
- You will have access to an Online Learning Environment with all of your qualification content, additional learning resources and all the step-by-step support you need to ensure your success
Commitment from you
During this programme, six hours a week will be spent on learning and developing the required Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours. This development time will include learning new relevant tasks in your role, embedding your knowledge in your role, practical workplace training, spending development time with your Line Manager, attending online or face-to-face courses and time spent writing assignments/assessments or directed self-study hours:
- Work towards your undergraduate degree
- Evidencing the application of your knowledge within your working day
- Independent study and research
- Shadowing colleagues and mentoring
- Technical training
Progression upon completion
- Further career progression through work experience
- Further study up to Master’s degree level