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Description
This Technical Apprenticeship is aimed at employees working across all sectors in information security or cyber security. It’s suitable for new entrants to the industry who have appropriate academic or equivalent qualifications, or related experience.
The qualification
SCQF level 8
Your apprentice will study towards a Diploma for Information Security Professionals at SCQF Level 8.
Entry requirements
Candidates for this Technical Apprenticeship don’t need any prior experience or qualifications, but extensive previous experience or relevant industry training or certification is strongly recommended.
Progression and development
On completion, your employees can progress to management, consultancy or other senior positions.
Apprentices could also choose to take up further study — such as an honours or master’s degree — that could lead to membership and recognition by a professional body.
How is it funded?
We contribute towards training costs
We do this by paying the learning provider directly in incremental payments throughout the course of the apprenticeship.
See training contribution calculator below to determine funding contribution for this framework.
An enhanced funding contribution is paid for employees who are aged 16 – 19. For those who are disabled and care-experienced, this is extended up to and including age 29.
Speak to a range of learning providers to find the best deal and agree on a flexible approach to meet the needs of your business.
Who pays the apprentice?
Like any other employee of your business, you’ll pay the Modern Apprentice's wages. This is not set by SDS, but we do encourage all employers to pay the living wage. Remember, you must pay at least the National Minimum Wage.
Time to complete
It will take between 12-24 months to complete.
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Sound right for your business?
The next step is to find a learning provider that offers this apprenticeship.
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