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The Level 6 DTS Apprenticeship will help to encourage growth in your business with confident talent who can develop new products, services and productivity using digital technologies. This qualification is beneficial for your professionals in areas such as software, cyber security, data analysis, cloud infrastructure and IT consultancy. The Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship was developed as part of the Government's strategy to address the digital skills gap in the UK. Professionals in this area are responsible for the delivery of technology solutions in a range of business areas. This includes software, cyber security, data analysis, cloud infrastructure and IT consultancy. While they implement solutions that enable organisations to develop new products, they can also increase productivity and drive transformation in your business.

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This programme offers a solid foundation for professionals in software engineering, data science, cyber security and IT consultancy. One of the primary drivers behind this programme was to create a new generation of technology talent who could become confident professionals with the ability to operate across a range of technical roles. This helps to add value and further expertise within your organisation. This programme is beneficial to employees in the following roles: Data Analyst IT Consultant, Business Analyst, Network Engineer, Software Engineer and Cyber Security Analyst.

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For apprentices aged 16-21 the training costs are fully funded by the government. For apprentices aged over 21, there is a 5% co-investment which would be paid by the employer. Alternatively, the training costs can be covered by utilising the Apprenticeship Levy Fund.

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Set by individual employers but must include one of the following: Our aim is to recruit students with ambition and drive who will have varied academic and professional backgrounds, therefore we encourage those with an appropriate qualification and/or suitable work experience to apply. Entry requirements are:  * 104 UCAS points and GCSE mathematics and English (grade C or above). Sponsoring employers may set their own entry criteria which are equivalent to or higher than the University entry criteria, OR  * Have a recognised and equivalent qualification (examinations and experience will be considered) and apply following the Accredited Prior Learning and/or Accredited Prior Certified Learning procedure; OR * Completion of a Level 3 apprenticeship/professional qualification in a relevant discipline  Applicants whose first language is not English, shall be required to provide certified proof of ability in written and spoken English to at least IELTS level 6.0 (overall) or equivalent, plus a minimum of 6.0 in writing.  Students with an overall IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent shall be required to undertake a compulsory in-sessional English/Academic English course during the first term of their studies.  We will consider applications from employees with sufficient work experience. They would need to complete a skills matrix and we would also require a motivation assessment from employers that supports their application.  Applicants must be employed in a relevant role to apply.

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