AWS Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 apprenticeship

The AWS Cloud Support Specialist apprenticeship has been designed to equip learners with a solid foundation of cloud computing and the core skills needed to perform their duties as an IT support technician.

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Why choose our AWS Cloud Support Specialist L3 programme?

The AWS Cloud Support Specialist apprenticeship allows you to recruit fresh cloud talent or upskill your existing workforce to become work-ready first-line IT support, specialising in AWS and cloud management.

An AWS Cloud Support Specialist’s role is desk-based and revolves around system user queries and resolving faults in a helpdesk environment. AWS Cloud Support Specialists are expected to rectify or escalate faults swiftly, to mitigate internal and external impact.

The AWS Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 apprenticeship enables the apprentice to:

  • Understand how to carry out a methodical approach to problem-solving
  • Become aware of the key organisational, cultural and health and safety considerations required by AWS Cloud Support Specialists
  • Comprehend core networking principles, including network addressing, Cloud, Virtualisation and Security.
  • Gain a fundamental understanding of operating system concepts in cloud-based environments
  • Grasp the concept of cloud-enabled systems, secure integration, disaster recovery, principles of test plans and automation tools
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AWS Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 programme overview

Learners benefit from a flexible and blended learning journey, helping them apply cloud solutions to a range of real-life scenarios – gaining valuable workplace skills faster.

The typical duration of the AWS Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 programme is 13 months, plus a 4-month end-point assessment. View the modules in order below, including Core IT Principles, Core Cloud & Networking Principles, Operating System Fundamentals, AWS Cloud, Modern Workplace Administration & Advanced IT Principles.

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Entry requirements

The entry requirements for this programme are as follows:

  • 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject
  • GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above)
  • Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship in a similar subject

*Please see the programme guide for full entry requirements

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