BTEC National 3 ICT to what?

[SkidMarkKing]

Nope, they get the funding as well.

I think I got a DDM or something which was at least equivalent to a couple of A levels, but the majority of apprenticeships I saw when looking only required GCSEs. It seemed to be the larger companies who wanted the A levels.

I may just keep applying for apprenticeships then and see what happens. Only problem I have is going from minimum wage now which is £6 something to £2 something for apprenticeships. A lot of companies will make it up though apparently so your not on stupidly low wages.

Only problem with that linkedin is that my boss is on there I think too lol

 

[SkidMarkKing]

I did the exact same thing! after finishing my college I had nowhere to go.. after 100s of applications I decided to take an apprenticeship.. you can get into that scheme with level 3 diploma!

what I did was apply for systems admin job with a big london agency and got it! best decision I have ever made! less than a year later and I've got a permanent place offered with them! great, except the course was RUBBISH.. as a system admin I had to do animations, webdesign, project management etc I literally learnt NOTHING that helped me with my actual job lol, end of day I am really happy with what I've got from this placement and I can finally focus on my career and get things moving! but don't expect 30k as a starting salary

if we put course away which had nothing to do with my actual employer this has been the best way to get into this industry!

my brother did the same(he's 3 years younger) and he just finished his and got a permanent position too!

Might need to apply with some agencies as well then. 20k would do me right now ,lol. Im aware big salaries have to be earn't as well.

I just would like to work in a bigger company so I can work up as well

 

[SkidMarkKing]

My placement year was 9k!! (it worked out at below minimum wage) However I also claimed student loan so managed. As above, be happy with 14-18

Well im on minimum wage now so even if its thats with a 38/40 hour week im happy

I was on youtube last night. Watched 3 hours of networking videos, lol. Eli the computer guy or something like that his username was. I understand a lot more (than what I did but obviously a long way to go). SNMP is now understud so thats a starting point, right? lol

 

[SkidMarkKing]

There's loads of downloads for IT courses! A+ N+ MCSA CCNA ect

I know it's a lot easier to be in the role before starting the studding but my M8 did the CCNA course, which he downloaded all the material, and then studied and went and sat the exams! he's now smilling with a 45k job!

Can you get mock CCNA exams on the internet?

Does it cost a lot to sit the exam?

 

[SkidMarkKing]

I guess its a start, but you need to determine what you want to know about networking. Like today I've been studying BGP as part of my CCNP, start with IP addresses and what routers and switches do, fundamentals of networking

Covered the last bit of that dude.

I need to just get looking for networking jobs I think first as the best way to learn is on the job I feel. I do am gathering basic stuff from youtube.

Anyone know of any good sites offering IT related apprenticeships/training schemes?