Level 2 Hardware, Network and Infrastructure Foundation Apprenticeship
Launch your IT career with hands-on training in hardware, networks, and digital infrastructure. Build role-ready skills to diagnose issues, support users, and keep systems reliable from day-one.
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Apprenticeship overview
Build the fundamentals that keep organisations running. Learn how devices connect, how networks function and how to maintain stable, secure infrastructure day-to-day.
You’ll develop practical skills in installation and configuration, performance monitoring, fault diagnosis, and user support, all backed by clear documentation, teamwork, and cyber-secure working.
Blending virtual labs, practical tasks, and real-workplace scenarios, you’ll gain the skills you need to ensure operational resilience and contribute to smoother technical workflows.
Apprenticeship information
- Duration
- 9 months
- Study modes
- Online live teaching and performance coaching, guided self-study and work-based projects
- Cost
- 95% government funded for non-levy payers£4,000levy fundedFree for Learners
- Apprenticeship standard
- Hardware, Network and Infrastructure Foundation Apprenticeship
How you’ll study
Online monthly (block release): Structured to focus learning, with online live lectures and seminars delivered over monthly full-day blocks.
Time commitment
8 months on programme
2 days per month (six hours per day) in online live training sessions
4 hours guided self-study, per module, via our virtual learning platform
1 hour performance coaching session, every month
1 hour EPA preparation session
1 month in End Point Assessment
Off-the-job training (average four hours a week): Apprentices have dedicated learning time within their normal working hours to develop new skills directly linked to their apprenticeship. Training, mentoring, online learning and project work all count toward this time, and sit alongside their normal duties, not outside them.
Disclaimer: This information is subject to change.
| Months 1-3 | Months 4-6 | Months 7-8 | Month 9 |
| Health, Safety and Security in IT | Networking and Cyber Security Fundamentals | System Installation and Maintenance |
End Point Assessment (EPA) Comprising of: Knowledge Test Practical Assessment |
| Workplace Skills, Teamwork and Communication | Documentation Systems and Processes | Emerging and Sustainable Technologies | |
| Digital Systems and Infrastructure | Solution Lifecycle and User Requirements | ||
| Pre-Module eLearning | Pre-Module eLearning | Pre-Module eLearning | |
| On-the-job training | |||
Course structure
Health, Safety and Security in IT: Work safely and securely by applying cyber‑aware, compliant practices that protect systems and reduce risk
Workplace Skills, Teamwork and Communication: Build strong communication, collaboration and professional behaviours to contribute confidently within modern IT teams
Digital Systems and Infrastructure: Understand, maintain and troubleshoot core hardware and infrastructure to keep systems stable and reliable
Networking and Cyber Security Fundamentals: Gain essential networking knowledge, identify vulnerabilities and apply security practices to safeguard operations
Documentation Systems and Processes: Create accurate logs and documentation to support consistent, accountable and efficient IT workflows
Solution Lifecycle and User Requirements: Learn solution lifecycle basics, gather clear user needs and improve outcomes through structured testing
System Installation and Maintenance: Install, configure and repair equipment to strengthen uptime and reduce everyday technical disruption
Emerging and Sustainable Technologies: Explore AI, automation and sustainable tech to support modern, energy‑efficient digital infrastructure
End Point Assessment: Comprising a knowledge test and practical assessment
Why choose Estio?
Whether you’re an employer developing future talent or an individual looking for hardware, network and infrastructure apprenticeship jobs, we’re built for progress. Our programmes are delivered flexibly online, designed to fit around real work – not disrupt it. We work closely with employers and learners throughout the year to ensure skills stick, confidence grows, and careers move forward.
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