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Digital and technology solutions professional
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* 		Status: Approved for delivery
* 		Reference: ST0119
* 		Version: 1.2
* 		Level: 6
* 		Degree: integrated degree
* 		Typical duration to gateway: 48 months
* 		Typical EPA period: 3 months
* 		Maximum funding: £27000
* 		Route: Digital
* 		Date updated: 01/09/2023
* 		Approved for delivery: 26 March 2015
* 		Lars code: 25
* 		EQA provider: Office for Students
* 		Review: this apprenticeship will be reviewed in accordance with our change request policy.
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Maintaining digital and technology strategies through technology leadership.
Occupation summary

This occupation is found in organisations where digital technologies can be used to solve problems that exist across a range of functions. Whether looking for ways to reduce waste, increase productivity, ensure resilient and responsive customer service, or create a secure transactional environment, organisations turn to digital and technological solutions to achieve these aims. Wherever these activities take place Digital and Technology Solutions Professionals (DTSPs) are influencing outcomes and making things happen.  DTSPs are found in small, medium and large organisations across all industries such as banking and finance, digital and technology, communications, construction, education, utilities, engineering, law, manufacturing, health, government and public services pharmaceutical, retail and transport.  The broad purpose of the occupation is to evaluate, initiate, create and support business solutions using digital technology. DTSPs use data to evaluate the commercial and security risks and benefits of potential digital and technology solutions before making recommendations for strategies that may have far reaching consequences.  DTSPs are influencers in their organisations with a clear focus on delivering business improvements through digital and technological solutions. They have a passion for digital technology; keeping in touch with emerging trends and developments .  DTSPs have a broad set of skills and knowledge across the main areas of the digital and technology landscape. This enables them to understand the complexity of information systems, systems development, data, cyber security, business organisation, IT project management and computer and network infrastructures . They view all of this with a rigorous approach to commerciality and budget to deliver quality solutions.  In addition to this broad set of skills and knowledge they specialise in one of the following areas:
* 		Option 1: Software Engineer
* 		Option 2: IT Consultant
* 		Option 3: Business Analyst
* 		Option 4: Cyber Security Analyst
* 		Option 5: Data Analyst
* 		Option 6: Network Engineer
For example:
* 		 In a manufacturing company DTSP Software Engineers could be developing solutions to support the construction of physical products.
* 		In a utility company DTSP IT Consultants could be on a remote site to implement a solution for improving energy usage or reducing outages through the application of new technologies.
* 		In an engineering company DTSP Business Analysts could be reviewing a change to an engineering process to determine the impact on other processes within the organisation.
* 		in a technology company DTSP Cyber Security Analysts could be working with clients to address security management issues in the clients’ processes.
* 		In a pharmaceutical company DTSP Data Analysts could be working with large amounts of information to interpret the results of a field trial of a new medicine.
In a communications company DTSP Network Engineers could be involved in developing additions to an existing national network.  In their daily work DTSPs are excellent communicators and may interact with internal and external customers, team members and senior leaders. They can work independently and within multi-disciplinary teams . They may interact with decision-makers, strategists, and policymakers, often in senior roles in private or public sector organisations as well as with individuals and groups (internal and external) with a stake in the defined system, currently or in the future.  An employee in this occupation is likely to have some responsibility for budgets and/or resources, teams, and projects. In some organisations they may hold leadership positions. Work may typically be conducted in a desk-based environment, but that desk may be in an office or on a site depending on the solution being worked upon.  For example. a DTSP Software Engineer could be working on a client’s site during the development and implementation of a new client system.  An employee in this occupation will be responsible for working with little or no supervision and may be accountable for the supervision of others if the position requires it.  DTSPs are at the heart of problem solving, bringing an innovative, multi-disciplined approach to bear where there are unpredictable and variable influencing factors. They may have a remit to commission work from others and hold them accountable for outputs of a technical nature. Their professional position within a business means they fulfil a leadership role within their technical specialism demonstrating a strong ethical awareness of technological trends.  A description of each specialism follows:  Option 1) Software Engineer The primary role of the Software Engineer is to undertake all requirements during the solution development life-cycle from gathering requirements to analysis, design, code, build, test, implementation and support. They may also be required to supervise the work of junior software developers and others who may be working on elements of the solution and work with product managers and UX designers in implementing solutions. They will apply software engineering principles to all stages of the solution life-cycle, from gathering requirements, undertaking analysis and design, development of code and data requirements whilst also ensuring security feature are addressed. As well as creating new code, they can support existing code by troubleshooting, reverse engineering and conducting root cause analysis. They typically work as part of a large collaborative team and will have responsibility for significant elements of software solutions.  Option 2) IT Consultant An IT consultant bridges the gap between users and technology: they reinvent the digital world of the future. They require a broad set of skills in business analysis , solutions development, network infrastructure, data, cyber security etc. They use their consulting skills to get to the root of a problem and advise clients, both externally and internally, on how to best utilise technology to meet their business objectives, overcome problems and increase productivity. They provide strategic guidance and training to clients, both externally and internally, about digital and technology solutions. They facilitate changing business processes, improved structure, and efficiency through enhancements to digital and technology solutions . They design, build and install innovative customer experiences using the latest technologies to win business for their organisation.   Option 3) Business Analyst A business analyst is an interpreter between two worlds: business and IT, bridging the gap of understanding between business and technology teams. They analyse and understand business needs and define and manage business requirements . They oversee design and delivery of tested system solutions throughout a project life-cycle to ensure these meet business requirements . They are key communicators and drivers of collaboration throughout the development life cycle. They are focused on the customer and work closely with the IT delivery team. They are essential in the development of successful digital and technology solutions through their rigorous analysis of business requirements to inform their recommendations and insight.  Option 4) Cyber Security Analyst A Cyber Security Analyst leads in the work to define, implement and maintain security products and systems within an organisation’s policies and service level agreements . They will need to analyse and understand the points of vulnerability within IT systems and a proactive and agile approach to maintain high levels of systems and organisational security. They will monitor security performance using tools, statistical reporting and analysis, using the output of monitoring to problem solve, propose improvements and implement changes to meet service level requirements. A Cyber Security Analyst leads technical implementation of security infrastructures and technical designs, including producing cost and timescale estimates and identifying risks. After implementation they take ownership for obtaining the information required to diagnose and resolve more complex problems and escalations such as security incidents and business recovery. They engage with third parties to jointly resolve in-depth product issues where necessary and completing cyber risk assessments .  Option 5) Data Analyst The primary role of a data analyst is to collect, organise and study data to provide new business insight to a range of stakeholders . They are responsible for leading the provision of up-to-date, accurate and relevant data analysis for the organisation. They are typically involved with managing, cleansing, abstracting and aggregating data across the network infrastructure. They look for opportunities to build data driven insights into decision makin g. They have a current understanding of data structures, software development procedures and the range of analytical tools used to undertake a wide range of standard and custom analytical studies , providing data solutions to a range of business issues. They are comfortable supporting teams and colleagues with analytics and report the results of data analysis activities making recommendations to improve business performance .  Option 6) Network Engineer The primary role of a network engineer is to lead in the planning, design , installation, maintenance and support of communication networks within an organisation or between organisations. They take a proactive and agile approach to maintain high levels of network performance and availability for their users, such as staff, clients, customers and suppliers. They understand network configuration, cloud, network administration and monitoring tools , and give technical advice and guidance to their users . As part of their role they analyse system requirements to ensure the network and its services operate to desired levels with security at the heart of everything they do . They understand data traffic and transmission across the network and have a major role to play in ensuring network security and resilience . They are the key problem solver when networks fail and respond with resilience under pressure.

Typical job titles include:
Business analyst Computing data analyst Cyber security professional It consultant Network engineer Software engineer
Duties
* 		Duty 1 Critically analyse a business domain to identify opportunities for improvement
* 		Duty 2 Analyse business and technical requirements to select and specify appropriate technology solutions.
* 		Duty 3 Identify organisational information requirements and model data solutions using conceptual data modelling techniques
* 		Duty 4 undertake a security risk assessment for a simple IT system to identify, analyse and evaluate security threats and hazards to planned and installed information systems or services (e.g. Cloud services) and provide recommendations.
* 		Duty 5 apply organisational theory, change management, marketing, strategic practice, human resource management and IT service management to technology solutions development.
* 		Duty 6 follow a systematic methodology for initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing technology solutions projects using industry standard processes, methods, techniques and tools to execute and manage projects.
* 		Duty 7 plan, design and manage computer networks with an overall focus on the services and capabilities that network infrastructure solutions enable in an organisational context. Identifies network security risks and their resolution.
* 		Duty 8 communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders both technical and non-technical at all levels of influence and responsibility.
* 		Duty 9 devise and engage in continuous professional development
* 		Duty 10 conduct and present effective research using engaging, well-structured approaches
* 		Duty 11 design, build and test high-quality software solutions.
* 		Duty 12 apply engineering principles to all stages of the software development process, from requirements, analysis and design, development and data requirements
* 		Duty 13 Apply skills and knowledge of systems development, cyber security, data, AI and infrastructure in the creation of digital solutions.
* 		Duty 14 Analyse ethical and legal implications of digital and technology solutions and make recommendations as a result of this analysis. For example, with regard to artificial intelligence or the use of personal data.
* 		Duty 15 Mentor others in the development and implementation of digital and technical solutions.
* 		Duty 16 (software engineering professional) Accountable for the undertaking and completion of the analysis of software engineering business issues for either the entire requirement or subset thereof dependent on complexity and/or scope size.
* 		Duty 17 (software engineering professional) Implement the software solution, or part thereof, dependent on complexity, scope size and technology (including bespoke code, implementation of COTS package, or tailoring of package, or combinations of these) into the environment required (including systems test, user test environment, or live environment as appropriate).
* 		Duty 18 (software engineering professional) Creation of an over-arching software solution design suitable to resolving the business issues for either the entire requirement or subset thereof dependent on complexity and/or scope size.
* 		Duty 19 (software engineering professional) Build the software solution, or part thereof, dependent on complexity, scope size, and technology (including bespoke code, implementation of COTS (Commercial-off-the-shelf) package, or tailoring of package, or combinations of these).
* 		Duty 20 (software engineering professional) Supervise the work of more junior team members undertaking work in the software solution life-cycle
* 		Duty 21 (software engineering professional) Test that the software solution, or part thereof, dependent on complexity, scope size and technology (including bespoke code, implementation of COTS package, or tailoring of package, or combinations of these) meets the business needs identifying any remedial actions required
* 		Duty 22 (software engineering professional) Work closely with all key stakeholders to ensure the software solution or part thereof, dependent on complexity and scope size, is understood and correctly used.
* 		Duty 23 (software engineering professional) Ongoing support of the software solution or part thereof, dependent on complexity and technology (including bespoke code, implementation of COTS package, or tailoring of package or combinations of these).
* 		Duty 24 (IT consultant professional) Perform internal and external client interviews to identify short and long term digital and technology business goals.
* 		Duty 25 (IT consultant professional) Perform gap analysis against current industry best practices.
* 		Duty 26 (IT consultant professional) Distinguish, analyse and document digital and technology requirements and manage those requirements through a project life cycle.
* 		Duty 27 (IT consultant professional) Use a range of methodologies, techniques and work products to produce digital and technology solutions for internal and external clients.
* 		Duty 28 (IT consultant professional) Generate, develop and win new digital and technology business.
* 		Duty 29 (IT consultant professional) Create and use intellectual capital to solve diverse technology and digital business issues in innovative ways.
* 		Duty 30 (IT consultant professional) Design, test, install and monitor new systems and processes.
* 		Duty 31 (IT consultant professional) Devise and deliver training for users and other consultants.
* 		Duty 32 (IT consultant professional) Manage walk-throughs to identify, document and manage key technical risks within an internal or external client’s organisation.
* 		Duty 33 (IT consultant professional) Analyse an internal/external client’s IT environment to determine requirements and recommend technology and digital solutions to address their business problems and needs.
* 		Duty 34 (business analyst professional) Analyse an internal or external client’s business processes and recommend digital or process solutions to address their business problems and needs.
* 		Duty 35 (business analyst professional) Distinguish, analyse and document business requirements and manage those requirements through a project life cycle.
* 		Duty 36 (business analyst professional) Analyse data and be responsible for logical data models to create suggestions for strategic and operational improvements and changes.
* 		Duty 37 (business analyst professional) Design the user interface and propose and produce prototypes, including the look and feel of the graphical design and navigational elements.
* 		Duty 38 (business analyst professional) Formulate and interpret business requirements into System Functional requirements, developing proposed solution designs including architecture.
* 		Duty 39 (business analyst professional) Develop business test scenarios and test cases for verifying that the "right system is built", to meet the organisation’s requirements.
* 		Duty 40 (business analyst professional) Produce written documentation to support work, report findings and present to stakeholders.
* 		Duty 41 (cyber security professional ) Analyse and evaluate security threats to technology solutions and implement technical and process solutions to mitigate these threats.
* 		Duty 42 (cyber security professional ) Perform security risk assessments within wider IT development teams, ensuring cyber security is embedded within the deliverables of the team.
* 		Duty 43 (cyber security professional ) Lead a range of cyber security audit activities to demonstrate security control effectiveness.
* 		Duty 44 (cyber security professional ) Apply advanced problem solving techniques to address cyber security issues.
* 		Duty 45 (cyber security professional ) Plan and perform a business impact analysis in response to a security incident and implement a recovery plan.
* 		Duty 46 (cyber security professional ) Demonstrate effective management of cyber security processes and systems within the defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
* 		Duty 47 (computing data analyst professional) Analytic support for colleagues
* 		Duty 48 (computing data analyst professional) Support the analytics strategy and measurement for specific teams across the business
* 		Duty 49 (computing data analyst professional) Deliver insights, analysis, data and measurement that help the business achieve its objectives
* 		Duty 50 (computing data analyst professional) Work with other stakeholders in order to understand their requirements
* 		Duty 51 (computing data analyst professional) Keep up to date with the latest developments within the field of data analytics
* 		Duty 52 (network engineering professional) Analyse a network system and make recommendations to optimise performance and efficiencies of network systems.
* 		Duty 53 (network engineering professional) Design operational networks and apply appropriate security products and processes in line with organisational requirements.
* 		Duty 54 (network engineering professional) Plan system upgrades to a network or hardware or software or operating systems.
* 		Duty 55 (network engineering professional) Produce relevant network information or documentation to meet user needs.
* 		Duty 56 (network engineering professional) Maintain accurate logical records in line with organisational policy and when carrying out network tasks and identify when network updates are required.
* 		Duty 57 (network engineering professional) Interpret requirements and technical specifications in relation to network systems.
* 		Duty 58 (network engineering professional) Escalate network security or resilience risk as appropriate, providing solution/s to identified risk area.
* 		Duty 59 (network engineering professional) Problem solve to address technical performance issues in network systems.
Apprenticeship summary
ST0119, digital and technology solutions professional level 6
This is a summary of the key things that you – the apprentice and your employer need to know about your end-point assessment (EPA). You and your employer should read the EPA plan for the full details. It has information on assessment method requirements, roles and responsibilities, and re-sits and re-takes.
What is an end-point assessment and why it happens
An EPA is an assessment at the end of your apprenticeship. It will assess you against the knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs) in the occupational standard. Your training will cover the KSBs. The EPA is your opportunity to show an independent assessor how well you can carry out the occupation you have been trained for.
Your employer will choose an end-point assessment organisation (EPAO) to deliver the EPA. Your employer and training provider should tell you what to expect and how to prepare for your EPA.

The length of the training for this apprenticeship is typically 48 months. The EPA period is typically 3 months.
The overall grades available for this apprenticeship are:
* 		fail
* 		pass
* 		merit
* 		distinction


EPA gateway
The EPA gateway is when the EPAO checks and confirms that you have met any requirements required before you start the EPA. You will only enter the gateway when your employer says you are ready.
The gateway requirements for your EPA are:
* 		achieved English and mathematics qualifications in line with the apprenticeship funding rules
* 		for the project report with presentation, questions and answers, the project's title and scope must be agreed with the EPAO and a project summary submitted

* 		for the professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio, you must submit a portfolio of evidence

* 		passed any other qualifications listed in the occupational standard
For the digital and technology solutions professional, the qualification required is:
Digital and Technology Solutions Professional
Assessment methods




Project with report
You will complete a project and write a report. You will be asked to complete a project. The title and scope must be agreed with the EPAO at the gateway. The report should be a maximum of 6000 words (with a 10% tolerance).
You will have 12 weeks to complete the project and submit the report to the EPAO.

You need to prepare and give a presentation to an independent assessor. Your presentation slides and any supporting materials should be submitted at the same time as the project output. The presentation with questions will last at least 60 minutes. The independent assessor will ask at least 4 questions about the project and presentation.



Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
You will have a professional discussion with an independent assessor. It will last 60 minutes. They will ask you at least 4 questions. The questions will be about certain aspects of your occupation. You need to compile a portfolio of evidence before the EPA gateway. You can use it to help answer the questions.









Who to contact for help or more information
You should speak to your employer if you have a query that relates to your job.
You should speak to your training provider if you have any questions about your training or EPA before it starts.
You should receive detailed information and support from the EPAO before the EPA starts. You should speak to them if you have any questions about your EPA once it has started.Reasonable adjustments
If you have a disability, a physical or mental health condition or other special considerations, you may be able to have a reasonable adjustment that takes this into account. You should speak to your employer, training provider and EPAO and ask them what support you can get. The EPAO will decide if an adjustment is appropriate.
Professional recognition
This apprenticeship aligns with British Computer Society for Registered IT Technician (RITTech)
Please contact the professional body for more details.

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Employers involved in creating the standard: Accenture, BT, Capgemini, CGI, Ford, Fujitsu, GSK, HMRC, HP, IBM, John Lewis, Lloyds Banking Group, Network Rail, Tata Consulting Services AstraZeneca, Barclays, Bentley, Thales, MC2.
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Version	Change detail	Earliest start date	Latest start date	Latest end date
1.2	Standard, end-point assessment plan and funding band revised	01/09/2023	Not set	Not set
1.1	The funding band for this standard has been reviewed as part of the apprenticeship funding band review. The new funding band is £25000	13/05/2019	31/08/2023	Not set
1.0	Approved for delivery	26/03/2015	12/05/2019	Not set
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