> Funding: £11,000
The Cyber Security Technician Level 3 apprenticeship develops the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to support fundamental cyber security operations, protect systems and contribute to organisational resilience against digital threats.
Learners explore core cyber security principles including threat monitoring, incident response support, secure configuration, access control, network fundamentals and vulnerability awareness. The programme emphasises a hands-on, practical approach, enabling learners to apply their learning directly through workplace tasks and simulated security scenarios. Learners build competence in using security tools, interpreting alerts, documenting outcomes and assisting with secure system practices, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to security standards.
Delivery combines practical work-based learning with structured instruction, reinforcing professional judgement, analytical thinking and problem-solving capability. Reflective practice and guided coaching help learners to translate technical knowledge into effective operational support. By completion, learners can confidently contribute to cyber security activities, support risk mitigation and work collaboratively within IT and security teams. The qualification suits those at the start of their cyber security career or existing staff seeking formal recognition and structured development.
Employers benefit from technically capable cyber security staff who help strengthen organisational security posture and support resilience to cyber threats.
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Designed for individuals entering or progressing within cyber security and IT support teams seeking structured development in security operations.
Learning aligns with national occupational standards, building cyber security operational capability and supporting organisational resilience against threats across sectors.
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This ensures apprentices approach the End Point Assessment with confidence and clarity.
This means you can recruit with a clear development route in mind from day one.
Many of our apprentices go on to secure permanent roles, promotions and long-term career progression within their organisations.
Receive a £1,000 incentive when you recruit an apprentice aged 16–18, or 19–24 with an EHCP or care leaver status.
Employers are exempt from paying National Insurance Contributions for apprentices under 25, provided they earn under the Upper Secondary Threshold.
Training costs are typically 95–100% government funded for non-levy paying employers — making apprenticeships significantly more cost-effective than traditional recruitment.
Apprenticeships improve retention, engagement and progression. You build capability tailored to your business from day one.
We review your role for apprenticeship alignment and suitability.
Support you in refining the job description if needed to attract the right candidates.
We advertise and promote your vacancy across our candidate network.
We screen and shortlist candidates based on your requirements.
We guide you through the onboarding and funding process end-to-end.
We don’t take you out of your role — we develop you within it.
Our programmes are designed for people already in work, helping you build the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to perform at a higher level. Everything you learn is applied directly to your day-to-day responsibilities, so the impact is immediate, practical and measurable.
From enrolment through to completion, we support both you and your employer to ensure the training delivers real value.
If you are not sure on what course may suit you, funding or how it all works, then get in touch and we can help and support and help you on your journey.