IT and Software Apprentice

Summary

Are you passionate about technology and interested in using software to enable it? Are you looking to kick-start your career with a fully funded degree and hands-on experience in a real-world tech environment?

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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• A fully funded BSc (Hons) degree in Digital & Technology Solutions (Software Engineering) • Annual profit-related bonus    • A comprehensive relocation package (if applicable) • 10% employer pension contribution

Training course

Digital and technology solutions professional (level 6)

Hours

Monday to Thursday: Start: 8:30 am - End: 5:00 pm. Friday: Start: 9:00 am - End: 5:00 pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 September 2025

Duration

3 years 1 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Supporting IT Operations to help maintain and improve internal infrastructure and services
Contributing to digital projects, working with teams across the business to deliver real solutions
Analysing data to support decision-making and improve performance
Collaborating with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions
Learning and growing through structured academic study, hands-on experience, and mentoring from experienced colleagues
Exploring new technologies and suggesting improvements to enhance our digital capabilities

Where you'll work

TTP Campus, Cambridge Road
Melbourn
Royston
SG8 6HQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE

Your training course

Digital and technology solutions professional (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Analyse a business problem to identify the role of digital and technology solutions.
Identify risks, determine mitigation strategies and opportunities for improvement in a digital and technology solutions project.
Analyse a business problem in order to specify an appropriate digital and technology solution.
Initiate, design, code, test and debug a software component for a digital and technology solution.
Apply relevant standard processes, methods, techniques and tools. For example, ISO Standards, Waterfall, Agile in a digital and technology solution project.
Manage digital and technology solutions projects. For example, identifying and resolving deviations from specification, applying appropriate Project Management methodologies.
Work effectively within teams, leading on appropriate digital technology solution activities.
Apply relevant organisational theories. For example, change management principles, marketing approaches, strategic practice, and IT service management to a digital and technology solutions project.
Apply relevant security and resilience techniques to a digital and technology solution. For example, risk assessments, mitigation strategies.
Initiate, design, implement and debug a data product for a digital and technology solution.
Determine and use appropriate data analysis techniques. For example, Text, Statistical, Diagnostic or Predictive Analysis to assess a digital and technology solutions.
Plan, design and manage simple computer networks with an overall focus on the services and capabilities that network infrastructure solutions enable in an organisational context.
Report effectively to colleagues and stakeholders using the appropriate language and style, to meet the needs of the audience concerned.
Research, investigate, and evaluate innovative technologies or approaches in the development of a digital and technology solution.
Apply relevant legal, ethical, social and professional standards to a digital and technology solution.
Identify and define software engineering problems that are non-routine and incompletely specified.
Provide recommendations as to the most appropriate software engineering solution.
Use appropriate analysis methods, approaches and techniques in software engineering projects to deliver an outcome that meets requirements.
Implement software engineering projects using appropriate software engineering methods, approaches and techniques.
Respond to changing priorities and problems arising within software engineering projects by making revised recommendations, and adapting plans as necessary, to fit the scenario being investigated.
Determine, refine, adapt and use appropriate software engineering methods, approaches and techniques to evaluate software engineering project outcomes.
Evaluate learning points arising from software engineering work undertaken on a project including use of methods, analysis undertaken, selection of approach and the outcome achieved, in order to identify both lessons learnt and recommendations for improvements to future projects.
Extend and update software development knowledge with evidence from professional and academic sources by undertaking appropriate research to inform best practice and lead improvements in the organisation.
Analyse client needs and determine how to advise them strategically through improved business processes, new ideas, or technology solutions.
Effectively communicate value add to the client through a variety of media. For example, presentations, written reports, Storytelling in a professional setting through performing socio-technical process improvements in a range of environments.
Make evidence based recommendations taking into account risks, costs, and benefits.
Participate in walk-throughs for Information Technologies, to identify, document and evaluate key risks within a client’s organisation.
Perform stakeholder analysis to identify, determine and deepen understanding of system requirements and develop client relationships.
Effect change within an organisation through evaluation of a new system, process or initiative.
Ensure legal and ethical requirements are accommodated in the development of digital and technology solutions.
Evaluate the success of new systems, processes, or initiatives.
Use requirements elicitation, analysis and documentation to produce an acceptable solution for business problems or further opportunities.
Conduct Process Analysis, Definition, Mapping and Modelling within a business situation without supervision.
Produce Use Cases which are of value to all stakeholders of a system.
Use tools and benchmarking to support modelling and requirements gathering and recommend approaches to team members as required.
Produce a business case to scope a proposed project including business benefits and recommendations.
Use products of analysis in the design and development of a system.
Evaluate the impacts of model selection and how they inter-relate with each other when generating business analytics.
Recommend and use appropriate software tools to implement Business Analysis tasks and outcomes.
Discover, identify and analyse security threats, attack techniques and vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation and security controls.
Undertake security risk assessments for complex systems without direct supervision and propose a remediation strategy relevant to the context of the organisation.
Recommend improvements to the cyber security approaches of an organisation based on research into future potential cyber threats and considering threat trends.
Manage cyber security risk.
Use appropriate cyber security technology, tools and techniques in relation to the risks identified.
Lead cyber security awareness campaigns and evaluate their effectiveness.
Analyse cyber security requirements against other design requirements for systems or products, identify conflicting requirements and recommend appropriate solutions with clear explanation of costs and benefits.
Lead the design and build of systems in accordance with a security case to address organisational challenges.
Define Data Requirements and perform Data Collection, Data Processing and Data Cleansing.
Apply different types of Data Analysis, as appropriate, to drive improvements for specific business problems.
Find, present, communicate and disseminate data analysis outputs effectively and with high impact through creative storytelling, tailoring the message for the audience. Visualise data to tell compelling and actionable narratives by using the best medium for each audience, such as charts, graphs and dashboards.
Identify barriers to effective analysis encountered both by analysts and their stakeholders within data analysis projects.
Apply a range of techniques for analysing quantitative data such as data mining, time series forecasting, algorithms, statistics and modelling techniques to identify and predict trends and patterns in data.
Apply exploratory or confirmatory approaches to analysing data. Validate and and test stability of the results.
Extract data from a range of sources. For example, databases, web services, open data.
Analyse in detail large data sets, using a range of industry standard tools and data analysis methods.
Identify and collate stakeholder needs in relation to computer network requirements, plans and designs.
Plan, design, document, and develop the relevant elements of a computer network within an organisation or between organisations, taking into account customer requirements (performance, scale), constraints (budget, equipment availability), and define policies for their use.
Monitor performance and ensure networks are configured correctly and perform as expected by designers or architects. Undertake capacity management and audit of IP addressing and hosted devices.
Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve data network faults in local and wide area environments, using information from multiple sources, Physically or Remotely by console connection. Recommend and implement short term fixes to restore service and, or, quality of experience and recommend longer term changes to prevent recurrence or reduce impact of future occurrences.
Implement computer networks from a design including testing and validation. This includes populating variables in configurations, for example, IP addresses and subsequent application of configuration to equipment such as routers, switches, firewalls.
Secure network systems by establishing and enforcing policies, and defining and monitoring access. Support and administer firewall environments in line with IT security policy.
Research and evaluate emerging network technologies and assess relevance to current network requirements. Provide an objective opinion on how new features and technologies may be incorporated as required by the organisation.
Investigate security concerns or attacks. For example, Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS), port scanning, assessing key metrics and indicators, evidencing the chosen steps to mitigate.
Analyse a business problem to identify the role of digital and technology solutions.
Identify risks, determine mitigation strategies and opportunities for improvement in a digital and technology solutions project.
Analyse a business problem in order to specify an appropriate digital and technology solution.
Initiate, design, code, test and debug a software component for a digital and technology solution.
Apply relevant standard processes, methods, techniques and tools. For example, ISO Standards, Waterfall, Agile in a digital and technology solution project.
Manage digital and technology solutions projects. For example, identifying and resolving deviations from specification, applying appropriate Project Management methodologies.
Work effectively within teams, leading on appropriate digital technology solution activities.
Apply relevant organisational theories. For example, change management principles, marketing approaches, strategic practice, and IT service management to a digital and technology solutions project.
Apply relevant security and resilience techniques to a digital and technology solution. For example, risk assessments, mitigation strategies.
Initiate, design, implement and debug a data product for a digital and technology solution.
Determine and use appropriate data analysis techniques. For example, Text, Statistical, Diagnostic or Predictive Analysis to assess a digital and technology solutions.
Plan, design and manage simple computer networks with an overall focus on the services and capabilities that network infrastructure solutions enable in an organisational context.
Report effectively to colleagues and stakeholders using the appropriate language and style, to meet the needs of the audience concerned.
Research, investigate, and evaluate innovative technologies or approaches in the development of a digital and technology solution.
Apply relevant legal, ethical, social and professional standards to a digital and technology solution.

Your training plan

Semester A (Sept to Jan) and B (Jan to May): Day release for all levels.

Thursdays – Level 4
Wednesdays – Level 5
Tuesdays – Level 6

Semester C (May to Sept): Block release for Level 4 and Level 5.

Third week of June (Monday to Thursday, 9.00am – 5.00pm).
Weekly or fortnight online touchpoints in June, July and August.
Assessment day first week of September (Thurs Level 4, Wed Level 5).

Mixed released for Level 6.

Tuesdays for the last week of May, all of June and the beginning of July.
Weekly or fortnight online touchpoints in July and August.
EPA Preparation first week of September (Tuesday).
EPAs (online or on campus) last week of September.

More training information

The degree apprenticeship programme has been developed to cover topics that aim to not only meet but also exceed the learning outcomes as stated by the Standard and is continuously reviewed with local employers leading its innovation agenda. This is to ensure learners are equipped suitably for exploiting the new opportunities the Digital industry is providing business and society almost daily.

After five years of offering this programme, the extent learners are expected to engage with their learning journey has been fine-tuned, without overburdening them and ensuring it remains challenging all at the same time. The programme is highly demanding but is exceptionally rewarding for both learners and employers.

This programme comprises a coherent blend of modules specially designed to meet the Apprenticeship Standard. The new digital technology-specific modules have been adapted from existing tried-and-tested degree programmes, and the specialist modules are co-taught with other students. This academically rigorous programme also supports learners and expects them to fully develop both expertise and proficiency, and the Graduate Attributes.

This programme delivers a mix of day and block release with work-based learning, designed specifically to meet the needs of apprentices and their employers.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English Language or Equivalent (Must evidence) (grade 4 / C equivalent)
Maths or equivalent (Must evidence) (grade 4 / C equivalent)

A Level in:

Non Specific - Equivalent (Must evidence) (grade B)
Non Specific or Equivalent (Must evidence) (grade B)
Non Specific or Equivalent (Must evidence) (grade B)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Interest in IT and Software
Digital problem-solving
Independent working

Other requirements

Why TTP? TTP is an employee-owned business operating from green surroundings in Melbourn, just south of Cambridge. We value our collaborative culture and the creativity that in-person interaction brings. At the same time, we understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexibility in how you manage your working week.

About this company

TTP is a world-leading technology company where science, engineering, and creativity come together to solve complex challenges. As a Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprentice, you’ll be part of our in-house IT team, contributing to innovative digital solutions and playing a key role in supporting the business while studying towards a BSc (Hons) from the University of Hertfordshire. You’ll work across a range of projects and functions—supporting IT operations, contributing to our digital strategy, and learning how to analyse and apply data to solve real problems. Every day will bring new opportunities to learn, collaborate, and make an impact. From day one, you’ll be fully supported by experienced professionals in our IT and digital teams. You’ll gain on-the-job experience at our award-winning campus in Melbourn (just south of Cambridge, UK), while attending university on a part-time basis.

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Company benefits

• Private medical insurance (employees + dependants) • Free lunch and refreshments daily • 25 days annual holiday  • Cycle to work scheme  • Interest-free season ticket loan

After this apprenticeship

Careers

Apprentices will develop occupational competency for the role of a software engineer. This course equips candidates with appropriate skills to work in a variety of roles across the software development life cycle. Because of the core plus specialism model, graduates will also be prepared for a broad range of careers in related occupations within digital industries such as the IT industry.

Typical roles may include:

Software engineer
Programmer
Software developer
Front or back end developer
Software architect
Analyst
Software integration specialist
Verification engineer
Dev-ops engineer

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE

Dominic Whyte-Ifill

D.Whyte-Ifill@herts.ac.uk

07543301817

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000326389.

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Closes in 12 days (Monday 30 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

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