Professionally registered Information and Communications Technology Technicians (ICTTech) work in a variety of environments.
These include, but are not limited to:
- Offices
- Development labs
- Data and operational centres
- Field environments
- Customer premises
- Manufacturing
They support a range of functions which utilise ICT solutions, and hardware and software components. Examples of functions include, but are not limited to:
- Design
- Development
- Implementation
- Installation
- Operation
- Problem solving
- Security of ICT applications, products, services and/or infrastructures.
The ICTTech Standard
The ICTTech Standard provides full details of qualifications and competences for ICTTech registration, together with examples of how these can be demonstrated. It is published by the Engineering Council on behalf of the UK engineering profession.
Eligibility
Registration is open to anyone who can demonstrate the required professional competences and commitment.
- Typically, someone who has completed an ICT Advanced Apprenticeship or who has other ICT practitioner qualifications at Level 3 (SCQF 6) with appropriate working experience would be considered competent at this level
- Individuals without formal qualifications may also apply for ICTTech registration, by demonstrating they have acquired the necessary competence through substantial working experience. SFIA Level 3 provides descriptions of typical responsibility levels and working relationships that reflect the level of competence required by ICTTech