Apprenticeships

In this Level 4 Digital Forensic Technician Apprenticeship program, you will embark on a journey to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the field of digital forensics. This apprenticeship is designed to equip you with the expertise required to support digital investigations effectively in a variety of organizational settings.

Throughout this apprenticeship, you will delve into the intricacies of digital forensics, learning how to navigate complex digital landscapes and contribute to the criminal justice process. You will be immersed in a comprehensive curriculum that covers a wide range of essential topics tailored to the demands of the role.

By the end of this apprenticeship, you will emerge as a proficient digital forensic technician, ready to tackle the challenges of investigating digital devices and preserving digital evidence with integrity and precision. Whether you aspire to work in law enforcement, cybersecurity, or private forensic service providers, this apprenticeship will provide you with a solid foundation to thrive in your chosen career path.

Typical Jobs you can apply for:

• Computer Examiner

• Data Forensic Technician

• Digital Evidence Technician

• Digital Forensic Technician

• Digital Investigation Technician

• Mobile Device Examiner

• Triage Technician

What you will learn:

• Understanding Digital Forensics Principles

• Application of Scientific Methodology

• Digital Evidence Capture and Preservation

• Exhibit Handling and Evidential Integrity

• Report Writing and Documentation

Your curriculum is going to surround:

• Utilization of Specialist Technical Equipment

• Quality Control and Assurance

• Integration of Physical Forensic Evidence

• Equipment Maintenance and Safety

• Ethical and Lawful Conduct

• Risk Assessment and Collaboration

• Professionalism and Diversity

As this is a level 4 Apprenticeship, you are able to learn while you earn and can negotiate your wage up to £18,000 per year.

One-to-one Support

You will have a Tutor/Skills Coach (SC) and a Digital Programme Coordinator (DPC) assigned to support you throughout your apprenticeship.

DPC will contact you every other week to discuss your progress about Knowledge module training progress to check whether you are understanding the training and also discuss about your work placement opportunities to gather evidence for your Summative portfolio.

The Skill coach will work with you to develop your portfolio of evidence for End Point Assessment. He / She will support you to gather evidence for various workplace projects.

We will set up an action plan with SMART targets for you to complete, so that you can progress your apprenticeship smoothly and achieve your apprenticeship as LVC planned.