Our Level 4 Network Engineer apprenticeship bridges the gap between network support and network management. We ensure our learners can support advanced networks and implement best industry practices to keep systems optimised for peak performance.
This guide outlines everything you need to know about our Level 4 Network Engineer apprenticeship programme, including:
Duration: 15 Months and up to 5 Months End Point Assessment.
Build network management skills for the future of your business. Our Level 4 apprenticeship develops IT technicians into expert Network Engineers; we teach people to install, maintain and optimise secure networks.
With essential skills in designing and implementing network solutions, including selecting hardware and software components, configuring devices, troubleshooting network issues, and implementing security measures to protect networks from cyber threats, a Network Engineer apprentice is guaranteed to have a significant impact on your overall operational efficiency.
Our programme offers a comprehensive training plan, delivering the latest industry knowledge alongside practical skills for proactive network management. Learners are empowered to work independently, implement best practices, and ensure your systems can run at peak performance.
Download Employer GuideThis guide outlines everything you need to know about our Level 4 Network Engineer apprenticeship programme, including:
Our Level 4 Network Technician apprenticeship isn’t just for career starters; our programme can act as a powerful professional development route for those already working within the industry.
Whether your business is looking to recruit and train new IT talent or upskill your current IT team as part of their professional development plan, our Level 4 Network Technician apprenticeship offers a dynamic and inclusive learning pathway for individuals at various stages of their careers.
We adopt a learner-focused approach; we know each learner will come with different levels of existing industry knowledge, learning styles, and learning preferences. That’s why all our programmes are flexible, to ensure we can work with you and your apprentice to build the skills relevant to your business.
Download Employ an Apprentice GuideThis guide outlines everything you need to know about employing an apprentice. In this guide, we cover:
We understand every business, workplace and job role is different. That’s why we go above and beyond the Level 4 Network Engineer apprenticeship standard.
Each programme has a Skills Expansion Pack, which was developed to nurture the digital skills the industry is asking for and give learners the opportunity to gain the specialist certifications needed to become an industry expert. Our Skills Expansion Packs mean that our apprenticeship programmes can be tailored and personalised to suit individual roles, goals, and business needs.
To support our Level 4 Network Engineer apprenticeship programme, our Skills Expansion Pack provides a range of self-study resources from the Cisco Networking Academy and Microsoft 365 Training. This programme includes a free, optional Microsoft Certified Fundamentals voucher to help apprentices keep pace with the latest industry knowledge and techniques. Exam vouchers are available on request.
Download Manage an Apprentice GuideThis guide outlines everything you need to know about managing an apprentice. In this guide, we cover:
Apprenticeships are an extremely cost-effective way to recruit new staff or upskill your team. There is a range of government funding and local authority grant schemes available, which are designed to help you train the next wave of talent or invest in your team’s professional development.
Large organisations with an annual salary bill over £3 million are required to contribute into the Apprenticeship Levy. The Apprenticeship Levy is a dedicated apprenticeship fund, which employers can use to cover the costs of apprenticeship training and assessment.
Microbusinesses and SMEs are not required to pay into the Apprenticeship Levy. Instead, the government offers a co-investment model. Under this model, the government covers 95% of the apprenticeship training and assessment costs, while the employer contributes the remaining 5%.
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The technical training component of our Level 4 Network Engineer apprenticeship is split into eight practice-led courses. Each practice-led course is then delivered across two days.
This course focuses on the principles of network configuration and management. We build knowledge and develop skills to implement and maintain effective networks.
This course builds on the fundamentals and introduces advanced networking concepts. Through hands-on labs, learners apply key concepts to identify, troubleshoot and resolve network issues.
We explore approaches to keep networks running at peak performance and deploy techniques to optimise live networks.
We teach the fundamentals of network security. Learners explore vulnerabilities across a range of network architecture and learn practical methods to keep networks safe.
This course expands on key concepts through hands-on network installation activities. We build the knowledge to prepare, install and test new nodes across different network types.
In this course, we explore cloud technologies and platforms and develop an understanding of virtualisation concepts and tools.
Building on the concepts from the previous session, we teach learners to build their own private cloud in Hyper-V. In this course, we develop the skills needed to administer, maintain, and update cloud networks.
This course brings together network principles, architecture, and security to recap knowledge and build confidence ahead of the practical element of our learner’s End Point Assessment.
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We help our apprentices build sought-after digital skills. We nurture the skills and behaviours that will directly benefit your company and strengthen your business’s overall skillset, and that will more generally benefit your sector and help repair critical industry issues. Don’t believe us? Let’s look at the data.
Of employers report an overall skills gap in their IT professionals
Of businesses say that cybersecurity and resilience is now priority to them
Of our IT apprentices received a Pass or higher upon completion of their apprenticeship
Of our 2021/2022 learners confirmed they are in paid employment or further education
At Baltic Apprenticeships, we believe that apprenticeships are the most powerful tool in the world when it comes to skills development.
We’ve been delivering apprenticeships across England since 2007, and we were the first training provider to offer a completely digital approach to apprenticeship training.
Although we’re advocates of technology, we know that teaching life-changing skills needs a human touch. At Baltic, everything we do is built on a foundation of complete care.
Learn More About UsIt took around three years to complete my Level 4 Apprenticeship and once I had finished that, I started going down the managerial route. I started looking after our first-line team, and then next thing you know – more apprentices were onboarded! It was a full circle moment for me.
Adam Pevie – Network Engineer Apprentice
Read More“We see apprenticeships as a way of recognising talent early. Some of our youngest people who have come into the business have been the ones who delivered the most change because of their mind-set. This has allowed us to grow as an organisation; I think the drive, fresh ideas and energy is well worth the risk.”
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Duration: 15 Months and up to 5 Months End Point Assessment.
As a Network Engineer apprentice, you will work with hardware and software to set up networks and ensure systems operate effectively, anticipating and troubleshooting issues.
You will be responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of computer networks, evaluating the efficiency of current networks, and designing and implementing network solutions.
Your role will vary across organisations – you can be customer-facing, or work on internal projects. As a Network Engineer apprentice, you can specialise in many different areas, such as infrastructure installation, customer support, Cloud networks, or network security.
View VacanciesWe are proud members of the Decent Wage Pledge and advocate for higher wages for our apprentices. The minimum salary we ask our employers to pay their apprentices is £13,000 though many of our employers pay their apprentices more than this!
Your salary as a Network Technician apprentice will vary dependent on your location, company size, and industry. The average salary for a Network Technician apprentice is between £16,000 to £21,000 per year. This salary amount will increase with experience, and apprentices who complete their training and obtain a permanent position can expect a salary increase!
View VacanciesWe understand every business, workplace and job role is different. That’s why we go above and beyond the Level 4 Network Engineer apprenticeship standard.
Each programme has a Skills Expansion Pack, which was developed to nurture the digital skills the industry is asking for and give you the opportunity to gain the specialist certifications you need to become an industry expert. Our Skills Expansion Packs mean that our apprenticeship programmes can be tailored and personalised to suit individual roles, goals, and business needs.
To support our Level 4 Network Engineer apprenticeship programme, our Skills Expansion Pack provides a range of self-study resources from the Cisco Networking Academy and Microsoft 365 Training. This programme includes a free, optional Microsoft Certified Fundamentals voucher to help apprentices keep pace with the latest industry knowledge and techniques. Exam vouchers are available on request.
Our Level 4 Network Technician apprenticeship isn’t just for career starters; our programme can act as a powerful professional development route for those already working within the industry. If you currently work with IT networks and you want to develop your tech skills, you can enrol on this apprenticeship programme through your current employer.
Enrolling on a professional development apprenticeship is guaranteed to provide you with new progression opportunities and help advance your career. Our Level 4 Network Technician apprenticeship will advance your IT skills, broaden your industry knowledge, and ensure you stay up-to-date with industry best practices. Our curriculum will support your current role and provide you with a vast understanding of a range of IT networks.
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The technical training component of our Level 4 Network Engineer apprenticeship is split into eight practice-led courses. Each practice-led course is then delivered across two days.
This course focuses on the principles of network configuration and management. We build knowledge and develop skills to implement and maintain effective networks.
This course builds on the fundamentals and introduces advanced networking concepts. Through hands-on labs, learners apply key concepts to identify, troubleshoot and resolve network issues.
We explore approaches to keep networks running at peak performance and deploy techniques to optimise live networks.
We teach the fundamentals of network security. Learners explore vulnerabilities across a range of network architecture and learn practical methods to keep networks safe.
This course expands on key concepts through hands-on network installation activities. We build the knowledge to prepare, install and test new nodes across different network types.
In this course, we explore cloud technologies and platforms and develop an understanding of virtualisation concepts and tools.
Building on the concepts from the previous session, we teach learners to build their own private cloud in Hyper-V. In this course, we develop the skills needed to administer, maintain, and update cloud networks.
This course brings together network principles, architecture, and security to recap knowledge and build confidence ahead of the practical element of our learner’s End Point Assessment.
Our apprenticeships are made with your future employability in mind. We help you build the sought-after digital skills that will improve your overall employability, alongside benefitting your chosen sector and helping repair critical industry issues. Don’t believe us? Let’s look at the data.
Of employers report an overall skills gap in their IT professionals
Of businesses say that cybersecurity and resilience is now priority to them
Of our IT apprentices received a Pass or higher upon completion of their apprenticeship
Of our 2021/2022 learners confirmed they are in paid employment or further education
Everything we do is built with our learners in mind. To ensure our learners receive the appropriate level of coaching and overall support, each learner has a designated coach that will support them throughout the entirety of their apprenticeship.
Our approach is designed to empower our learners to achieve their full potential, and we take great pride in offering personalised and comprehensive support. We understand that each individual has unique learning needs, goals, and challenges, and we strive to provide tailored support to help our apprentices succeed in their apprenticeship journey.
Working alongside our coaches, we have a dedicated Safeguarding Team. Their main responsibilities are to keep each of our learners safe and protect them from physical abuse, emotional abuse, domestic abuse, cyberbullying, radicalisation, among other safeguarding concerns, and provide physical and mental health support and advice.
Access our Support CentreWe know that apprentices don’t always get the opportunity to network with other apprentices. We wanted to change that! Who better to talk to about your apprenticeship programme than others on the same journey?
All our learners are invited to join our Baltic Community platform, which aims to build a sense of community and camaraderie for our apprentices. We have created a safe space for learners to connect with other like-minded professionals, access support from their peers and coaches, and generally make the most out of their exciting apprenticeship journey!
It is here that our apprentices can access a range of personal and professional development resources, enrol on our tailored training courses, and book Baltic Live events.
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It took around three years to complete my Level 4 Apprenticeship and once I had finished that, I started going down the managerial route. I started looking after our first-line team, and then next thing you know – more apprentices were onboarded! It was a full circle moment for me.
Adam Pevie – Network Engineer Apprentice
Read MoreMy biggest achievement in my level 4 apprenticeship so far was updating all of our Wi-Fi access point and our Wireless LAN Controller. This involved speaking with managers on multiple different sites to schedule with them when was best to perform this upgrade if there was anyone in over the weekend as doing this would bring down our Wi-Fi.
Marshall Alderson – Network Engineer Apprentice
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