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Pathway summary

Telecoms Professional

Framework:
Telecoms Professional
Level:
3/4

This pathway is suitable for apprentices wishing to become a Telecoms Professional

Pathway options and levels

Telecoms Professional

Telecoms Professional

Further information

Duration

Level 3: 21 months

Level 4: 24 months

Progression routes

Progression routes into the Level 3 Apprenticeship:

Progression into the Level 3 Telecoms Professional Apprenticeship could be directly from related vocational qualifications or apprenticeships Alternatively direct entry from school could be from achieving GCSEs /  AS levels (equivalent), or Welsh Baccalaureate Qualifications.

Other entrants may have relevant experience  and are seeking to become qualified by undertaking an apprenticeship programme.

 

Progression from the Level 3 Apprenticeship:

On completion of the Level 3 Telecoms Professional Apprenticeship, successful apprentices may progress on to the Level 4 Telecoms Professional Apprenticeship – or continue to work and undertake a range of professional job-specific qualifications and training.

Some apprentices may elect to continue their technical studies and embark upon job-specific professional/vendor qualifications.

Progression routes into the Level 4 Apprenticeship:

Progression into the Level 4 Telecoms Professional Apprenticeship could be directly from the Level 3 Telecoms Professional Apprenticeship or other related vocational qualifications or apprenticeships Alternatively direct entry from school could be from achieving GCSE A levels (equivalent), or Welsh Baccalaureate Qualifications.

Other entrants may have relevant experience  and are seeking to become qualified by undertaking an apprenticeship programme.

Progression from the Level 4 Apprenticeship:

On completion of the Level 4 Telecoms Professional Apprenticeship, successful apprentices may progress onto relevant digital technology degree apprenticeships – or continue to work and undertake a range of professional job-specific qualifications and training.

Some apprentices may elect to continue their technical studies and embark upon job-specific professional/vendor qualifications.

Qualifications

Level 3 Diploma in Professional Competence for IT and Telecoms Professionals (Wales)

Level 3 Certificate in ICT Systems and Principles

Level 4 Diploma in Professional Competence for IT and Telecoms Professionals (Wales)

Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Computing

What are the entry requirements for this pathway?

All apprenticeship pathways in Wales have entry requirements.
If you are interested in undertaking this pathway – you need to have the following entry level qualification(s);

Level 3

There are no specific entry requirements for this framework.

It is, however, recommended that to enter onto the Level 3 Apprenticeship it is recommended that the candidate has English and Maths GCSE’s grade C or above (or equivalent qualifications). 

Level 4

For the Level 4 Apprenticeship it is recommended that the candidate has English and Maths at minimum GCSE’s grade C or above (or equivalent qualifications) together with relevant Level 3 qualifications. These would typically include two or more A levels, related diplomas (or NVQs) or an equivalent qualification.

However, these recommendations are not essential.

Applicants may have prior experience or qualifications in digital technologies but this is not mandatory as training providers and employers will deliver programmes of training based on approved up to date qualifications tailored to meet individual needs, recognising prior qualifications and experience.

 

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Document revisions

22 September 2025  
Next review due: 31 December 2028