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Digital Forensic Technician - Level 4 Apprenticeship
Protect your business from insider threats and cybercrime with skilled digital forensic technicians. Build investigation capabilities for incident response, compliance audits, and litigation support while reducing external consultant costs.
Investigate, Protect, and Defend Your Business
Your Level 4 Digital Forensic Technician Apprenticeship develops skilled professionals who can support your organisation's response to digital incidents, strengthen internal investigations, and contribute to compliance and legal processes.
What Your Forensic Technician Will Deliver
Investigation Capabilities
- Incident response support and digital evidence handling
- Employee misconduct and internal investigation assistance
- Detection and analysis related to intellectual property concerns
- Contribution to breach analysis and evidence curation
- Support in litigation preparation and e-discovery
- Collection and documentation of compliance audit evidence
Business Protection & Value
Cost and Operational Benefits
- Reduced dependency on external digital forensics consultants, which in the UK typically charge £550–£1,650+ per day for services. Apply to Supply
- Internal capability reduces need for urgent third-party incident handling, which is often significantly more costly and time-sensitive.
Risk and Compliance
- Enhanced ability to preserve and document evidence according to legal and audit standards.
- Improves organisational readiness for regulatory compliance and potential legal scrutiny.
- Bolsters internal trust and governance through professional, documented investigation practices.
Structured Skills Development (College Delivery)
Forensic Foundations
- Digital evidence principles and legal/ethical frameworks
- Forensic tool fundamentals
- Documentation and chain of custody standards
Technical Capability
- Data recovery and analysis techniques
- Mobile device forensics
- Introduction to basic network and system investigation methodologies
Professional Practice
- Managing real investigation tasks and portfolios
- Reporting to professional standards
- Preparation for end-point assessment and specialist skill development
Government Funding Package
Financial Support
- Up to £18,000 funding available
- Up to 100% of training costs funded
- No upfront investment required
Programme Enhancements
- Forensic tool training and learning resources
- Support towards certification readiness
- Mentor guidance and professional network connections
- Structured workplace learning with real tasks/examples
Sectors That Benefit Most
- Financial services and banking
- Legal firms and professional services
- Technology and IP-intensive companies
- Government and regulated sectors
Use Cases
- Frequent security incidents
- Regulatory or compliance-driven data requirements
- Protection of proprietary or sensitive data
- Internal misconduct or conflict investigations
Structured Learning Journey
Workplace Learning
- Hands-on involvement in live investigations
- Forensic capture and preservation practice
- Tool usage and evidence reporting
Professional Training & Development (College – Off the Job training)
- Understanding legal and regulatory expectations
- Full delivery of the Level 4 Digital Forensic Apprenticeship Standard
- Development of structured reporting and documentation
- Ethics, standards, and quality controls
Success Metrics
Technical Performance
- Completion of standard apprenticeship assessments
- Demonstrated proficiency with forensic tools
- Evidence of competence in investigative tasks
Business Value
- Reduction in cost and turnaround for incident support
- Decreased reliance on external consultancies
- Better documented compliance posture
Government Funding
Up to 100% of training costs covered
Skilled Workforce
Train employees to your standards
Business Growth
Improved productivity and retention
Cost Effective
Lower recruitment and training costs
Duration
15-24 months
Level
Level 4
Sector
Technology
Training Structure
Off-the-job training provided
Start Dates
Flexible starts available
Government Funding Available
Reduce training costs with government support for this apprenticeship
Maximum Funding Available
£18,000
Per apprentice
Training Costs Covered
Up to 100%
For eligible employers
Key Funding Benefits
100% funding for 16-21s
Full training costs covered
Additional incentive
£1,000 for hiring 16-18 year olds
Business support included
Account management & mentoring
Up to 100% funding for most employers
Up to a 5% employer contribution
Off-the-job training: 420 hours minimum (20% of working hours)
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