Information Communications Technician
Notebook Assessment Services is approved to deliver end-point and apprenticeship assessment for the Level 3 Information Communications Technician Apprenticeship Standard, providing a personalised, flexible, and responsive service to support training providers and employers.
Level 3
Standard: ST0973 v1.2
LARS: 618
Typical Duration to Gateway: 15 months
Assessment Timeframe: 4+ months
What is an Information Communications Technician?
Information Communications Technicians play an essential role in maintaining and repairing communication systems, helping organisations reduce technical disruption and improve productivity. Apprentices may specialise as a Support Technician, Network Technician, or Digital Communications Technician, depending on business requirements.
Assessment price
Remote: £1,300 Face-to-face: £1,400
See our full list of assessment prices, including re-sit and re-take fees.
Information Communications Technician Standard Information
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To go through gateway, the following criteria have to be met:
The apprentice has achieved English and Mathematics at level 2.
The apprentice has completed a portfolio demonstrating all of the required knowledge, skills and behaviour of the apprenticeship.
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The assessment approach for this standard has three methods:
Project report with questioning.
Professional Discussion.
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Support Technician.
Network Technician.
Digital Communications Technician.
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1:1 Independent End-Point Assessor (IEPA) and apprentice - 60 minutes (+-10%).
Minimum of 10 open questions to be asked by IEPA.
Apprentice to receive minimum of 5 working days notice.
Remote using video conferencing.
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Project theme set by the employer and the apprentice has 4 weeks after gateway to submit report.
Project to be completed in the workplace under normal supervision.
Max of 1,500 words (+-10%).
Questioning (1:1 IEPA and apprentice) – 30 minutes (+-10%).
The apprentice will be given a weeks’ notice. The IEPA will ask a minimum of 5 questions.
Apprentice Journey
Enrol on programme.
Start building your Reflective Portfolio.
Functional Skills support begins (if needed).
Start of Apprenticeship
Continuous technical training and on-the-job learning.
Regular progress reviews and portfolio evidence gathering.
Core skills: networking, communications, hardware, software support.
Achieve Level 2 Functional Skills in English & Maths (if required.
Resit = No new learning.
Retake = Extra learning.
Resits / Retakes (if needed)
18 months
Results & Certification
Pass any component = Pass.
Distinction in both = Distinction.
Certificate awarded.
Gateway
Employer & training provider confirm you're ready for assessment.
Submit all portfolio evidence.
Complete gateway paperwork and schedule assessment.
Assessment
Professional Discussion (60 minutes).
Project Report + Questioning.
