ICT - Computer Networking Associate Apprenticeship

An innovative apprenticeship that combines computer, cloud networking, communications, and customer service skills with contemporary applications of generative AI tooling, security technologies, project management, and more.

FIT recruits candidates who express an interest in joining the programme by completing an online application form, available at www.fit.ie. Initially, the application is screened with respect to basic eligibility requirements noted below. Successful candidates will also be registered with SOLAS as the regulatory authority for the registration of apprentices in Ireland. All candidates will be required to meet the specific entry requirements. Once the screening process has been completed, FIT will organise interviews between candidates and prospective host employers who will then provide the mentored work placement environment. The employer will select the applicant(s) to whom they will offer a role in their organisation as full time employee for the duration of the programme. This decision is made exclusively by the employer and FIT has no role in this candidate selection process. Since 2018, FIT has made available several supports for candidates who may have additional learning needs. Candidates with such requirements or disabilities are given the opportunity to make this known to FIT from the start of the application process. These supports range from assistance in navigating the candidate application process to ongoing support during participation in the programme, including advice on reasonable accommodations. Specific Entry Requirements Minimum candidate entry requirements are as follows. A successful candidate:

• Must be 18 years or older;
• Will be required to complete an initial aptitude test;
• Must have achieved a passing grade (or O6/H7) in 5 or more subjects, including Mathematics and English (both at Ordinary Level or above), in the Irish Leaving Certificate;
• Must be eligible to participate in Further Eduction and Training programmes; and
• Must be entitled to study and work in Ireland. The Recognition of Prior Learning procedure may be employed in determining equivalence to the above requirements for those candidates without a suitable Leaving Certificate qualification. Alternatively, those who have completed a FIT-recognised Pre-Tech Apprenticeship programme will be able to furnish evidence of the same along with a copy of their Junior Certificate transcript as part of this process. Key candidate skills and attributes are as follows. A successful candidate must:
• Be numerate and literate;
• Have good learning skills;
• Be interested in technology and customer service;
• Have the ability to absorb product knowledge;
• Be motivated and analytical;
• Possess good communication skills, a pleasant personality, and be determined to succeed;
• Have excellent interpersonal skills;
• Be able to work as a team member; and
• Be adaptable and flexible.