Individual employers will determine the entry criteria, but this will typically include:

- GCSEs grade C/4 or above in maths & English.

- Other relevant qualifications or experience.

You have to be aged 16 years or over and must be working in the Digital sector for at least 30 hours a week.

You also need to be a resident in England and not in full-time education.

Candidates who have not achieved maths, English and ICT skills at Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE Grade C/4 or above) prior to commencing their training, will need to achieve this before taking their end-point assessment.

Radio Network Technicians are problem solvers. It's their job to set up, configure and manage the radio networks that are used for communication and data transfer, focusing on coverage, service, quality and availability. They help to stop costly and time-consuming network issues, which means a boost in productivity and secure data.

Potential job roles include:

• Communications Radio Engineer

• Radio Network Engineer

• Radio Network Technician

• Radio Optimisation Engineer

• Wireless Systems Engineer

Working closely with an experienced Radio Network Technician, the apprentice will gain hands-on experience in a range of tasks including but not limited to:

• Oversee the planning process, including choosing the most suitable equipment for the task at hand

• Determine the most appropriate location for the installation, factoring in variables such as space, accessibility and safety

• Install equipment and cabling, keeping things connected and secure

• Ensure the correct positioning of equipment and cabling - in accordance with manufacturers' specs and design details

The role is a mix of office work, on site work and field-based work.

To achieve final certification, the apprentice must pass their End-Point Assessment (EPA).

A pass in the EPA will demonstrate that the Apprentice can apply the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by the standard.