BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions Professional

Level 6

Role Profile

A Digital and Technology Solutions Professional provides technology enabled solutions to internal and/or external customers, in a range of areas including software, business and systems analysis, cyber security, data analysis and network infrastructure.

They implement technology solutions that enable businesses to develop new products and services and to increase an organisations productivity using digital technologies. They are confident, competent and capable independent Technology Solutions Professionals able to operate in a range of related roles.

The occupation is based upon a core set of outcomes that will be supplemented by one, and only one, of six specialism areas detailed below that cover the roles identified by employers.

Core Skills

Data & Analysis

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Budgeting & ROI

Content Creation

Planning & Strategy

E-Commerce

Role Profile

A Digital and Technology Solutions Professional provides technology enabled solutions to internal and/or external customers, in a range of areas including software, business and systems analysis, cyber security, data analysis and network infrastructure.

They implement technology solutions that enable businesses to develop new products and services and to increase an organisations productivity using digital technologies. They are confident, competent and capable independent Technology Solutions Professionals able to operate in a range of related roles.

The occupation is based upon a core set of outcomes that will be supplemented by one, and only one, of six specialism areas detailed below that cover the roles identified by employers.

Core Skills

Information Systems

Is able to critically analyse a business domain in order to identify the role of information systems, highlight issues and identify opportunities for improvement through evaluating information systems in relation to their intended purpose and effectiveness

Data

Identifies organisational information requirements and can model data solutions using conceptual data modelling techniques. Is able to implement a database solution using an industry standard database management system (DBMS). Can perform database administration tasks and is cognisant of the key concepts of data quality and data security. Is able to manage data effectively and undertake data analysis.

Cyber Security

Can undertake a security risk assessment for a simple IT system and propose resolution advice. Can identify, analyse and evaluate security threats and hazards to planned and installed information systems or services (e.g. Cloud services).

Business Organisation

Can apply organisational theory, change management, marketing, strategic practice, human resource management and IT service management to technology solutions development. Develops well- reasoned investment proposals and provides business insights.

Systems Development

Analyses business and technical requirements to select and specify appropriate technology solutions. Designs, implements, tests, and debugs software to meet requirements using contemporary methods including agile development. Manages the development and assurance of software artefacts applying secure development practises to ensure system resilience. Configures and deploys solutions to end users.

IT Project Management

Follows a systematic methodology for initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing technology solutions projects. Applies industry standard processes, methods, techniques and tools to execute projects. Is able to manage a project (typically less than six months, no inter-dependency with other projects and no strategic impact) including identifying and resolving deviations and the management of problems and escalation processes.

Computer and Network Infrastructure

Can plan, design and manage computer networks with an overall focus on the services and capabilities that network infrastructure solutions enable in an organisational context. Identifies network security risks and their resolution.

Specialism

All core skills and knowledge listed here must be combined with the specialist skills and knowledge to be able to operate effectively in any one (only) of the following defined roles:

  • Software Engineer
  • Business IS Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • IT Consultant
  • Network Engineer
  • Cyber Security Specialist

Course Details:

Job Description

Creating digital and technology solutions that enable businesses to develop new products and services and increase productivity.

Duration

The duration is typically 33 months, plus an End-Point Assessment.

Typical Job Roles

IT Consultant, Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Cyber Security Specialist, Network Engineer, Software Engineer.

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Specialisms

Degree Apprenticeship Overview

Core Technical Knowledge
Core Behavioural Skills
Degree Qualification
Professional Development: National Educational Priorities
Professional Recognition
Individual Learning Plan
Typical Entry Requirements
Apprenticeship Delivery Format

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