Information Communications Technician
Level 3
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.
Standard: ST0973 v1.2
LARS: 618
Typical Duration to Gateway: 15 months
Assessment Timeframe: 4+ months
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.
What is an Information Communications Technician?
Assessment price
Remote: £1300 Face-to-face: £1400
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.
Professional Discussion (60 minutes).
Project Report + Questioning.
