16TH FEB 2026
Apprenticeship Spotlight: ICT Level 3
Our ICT Level 3 apprenticeships begin in April and offer employers an excellent opportunity to bring new talent into their business.
An apprentice will support your team by providing technical support to internal and external customers, diagnosing ICT issues, resolving faults and applying essential security policies. At the same time, they will gain up to date skills and a recognised qualification.
This apprenticeship is ideal for developing new or existing staff in roles such as first line support, IT support analyst, data centre support technician, network operative or field operative.
Benefits of employing an ICT Level 3 Apprentice
Develop skills within your team
Apprentices bring enthusiasm, curiosity and new ways of thinking. Their fresh perspectives can inspire creative improvements in your systems, processes and technical support approach while they work toward their qualification.
Boost staff retention and productivity
Supporting an apprentice shows your commitment to professional development. This helps improve staff motivation, loyalty and productivity while reducing skills gaps across your business.
Recruit talent cost effectively
Hiring an apprentice is an efficient way to grow your workforce. We can support your apprentice recruitment by advertising your vacancy, pre-screening applicants and providing a shortlist for you to select from – all at no cost. In addition, we have an excellent pool of already pre-screened candidates ready to start a career in IT and looking for an employer.
Click here for more information about recruitment support.
Funding information
While apprentices’ wages are paid by the employer, training and assessment costs are generously government funded. SMEs may receive up to 100% funding for apprentices aged under 25.
Employers with an annual payroll exceeding £3 million can use their Apprenticeship Levy funds to cover training costs.
Our team can advise you on the available funding and any additional incentives for taking on an apprentice.
Duration and delivery
Apprentices learn while working in your business and through training at the college.
The programme duration is up to 24 months.
View the apprenticeship factsheet
Next steps
Training for our next ICT apprentice cohort begins in April. If your business would like to develop a skilled ICT professional through our apprenticeship programme, contact our team at employer.training@gloscol.ac.uk or call 03451 552020 to discuss your options.
