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Digital Infrastructure Engineering

Digital Infrastructure Engineering

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Agored Cymru Level 3 Digital Infrastructure Engineer

Designed to build the practical skills needed to work with the systems that connect the digital and physical worlds – explore key topics like digital networking, networking principles, and IT hardware, while also learning how to support organisations with their tech needs.  

These qualifications are a great stepping stone for anyone interested in starting a career in IT. 

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Is this course right for me?

Digital infrastructure is all about keeping organisations connected—through fast, reliable internet, secure data storage, and the systems that support everyday operations. In Wales, there’s a growing demand for skilled Digital Infrastructure Engineers, but not enough people are trained for these roles.

This Digital Infrastructure Engineer qualification offers hands-on learning for those interested in building, maintaining, and improving digital networks—whether they’re based on-site, use Wi-Fi, or operate in hybrid environments.

An Apprenticeship in Digital Infrastructure Engineer comprises of:

  • Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Digital Infrastructure Engineer
  • Essential Skills Wales Communication Level 2
  • Essential Skills Application of Number Level 2

To apply for an apprenticeship, you must have an employer willing to employ you for the duration of your apprenticeship. Your job role must cover the topics outlined in the qualification specification and your employer must allow you time to work on written assignments showcasing your knowledge, skills and experiences.

Your employer will need to:

  • Be able to release you for certain assessments and workshops
  • Allow regular visits in the workplace from your Assessor.
  • Provide us with evidence of suitable insurance and evidence of your employment status
  • Be happy to discuss Health and Safety procedures with your assessor
  • Pay you the appropriate national minimum wage, including for college attendance.

Delivery:

College attendance is not always necessary for this apprenticeship. Some employers may feel it is beneficial for their apprentices to enrol part time on the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Computing.

Attendance will be required for Essential Skills Wales workshops/ lessons and assessments.

Places on Apprenticeship Programmes are limited and subject to capacity. An offer of employment does not guarantee an immediate place in college.

Transport: Please note that for apprenticeship courses the college day would normally end anytime between 5pm – 7pm, depending on the apprenticeship pathway you are following. As college buses leave at 4pm, you will need to ensure you have your own transport in place.


Any questions?

If you have any questions about this course, please do not hesitate to contact our work-based learning team on 01437 753 205 or via email j.booth@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
Find out more about starting an apprenticeship on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
  • Two GCSEs at grade C or above to include English Language/First Language Welsh and Mathematics/Numeracy
  • Discretion may be used where an applicant has a D grade in either the Welsh/English or Maths, subject to interview
  • You will be expected to be in relevant job role
  • Entry is subject to attending a course information session or informal interview
  • Learners must be at least 16 years old
If you have gained your qualifications outside of the UK we will use ECCTIS to check their equivalence to UK qualifications. Please upload proof of your qualifications as part of the application process.

This course is suitable for those people over the age of 16 and with employment in a suitable role such as IT or Network Support. It is not possible to gain the qualification without relevant employment or work experience.

Units will include:

  • Networking principles
  • Digital network environments
  • Health and Safety in an IT context
  • Principles of Information governance and assurance
  • Professional practice in an IT Context
  • Working with IT hardware and equipment

Plus 2 optional units to be decided upon commencement based on your job role.

Learners have the option to complete course assessment/assignments or elements of the course through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. Visit our Welsh Language in the College page to find out what else is available to you.

  • Assignment work
  • Workplace evidence
  • Visits from your assessor to your place of work
  • Testimony from employers or supervisors
  • If taken as an apprenticeship then reviews with your assessor and employer will take place every 1-2 months and you will be expected to have developed your skills and knowledge between each review

These qualifications provide learners with the skills, knowledge and competence required to work as IT Professionals in a wide range of job roles such as:

  • IT Technical Support
  • Software Developer
  • Web Developer
  • Database Administrator
  • Network Planner

Following successful completion of this course learners could look to progress to a higher level course at the College, seek an appropriate Apprenticeship or go directly into employment.

  • Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
Any costs above are approximate and may change. For information on refunds and course cancellations please see the fee policy.

Are you an Employer looking to take on an Apprentice?

Find out more about apprenticeships and the advantages for you as an Employer on our Employer Training page.

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Last updated: 17/06/2025
Disclaimer:
The College takes all reasonable steps to provide the educational services and courses as described above. Details are correct at the time of editing but may be subject to change without prior notice. Courses will not run if student numbers are insufficient. The College has the right to refuse individuals entry to courses in certain circumstances. Prospective students may be advised of more suitable alternatives, if appropriate. The entry requirements stated are those that are normally required to undertake the programme of study.
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