Network Engineer

The Network Engineer Level 4 Apprenticeship is for people who design, install, maintain and support communication networks within an organisation or between organisations.

What does the Network Engineer EPA involve?

The end point assessment, or EPA, for the Network Engineer standard is made up of two elements.

Simulation assessment and Questioning

Apprentices must complete 2 simulation assessments in a virtual lab environment online where they will demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method. The EPAO will arrange for the simulation assessment to take place, in consultation with the employer. The EPAO will select the simulation assessment the individual apprentice will take.

Each simulation assessment will include a short summary of the task to be completed, the timeframe permitted and the items available for use.

Professional discussion underpinned by portfolio

The apprentice will submit a portfolio of evidence at gateway. This will support a 60 minutes structured professional discussion with an independent assessor.

Apprenticeship standard

An apprenticeship standard is a short document based on an occupation, outlining the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) needed for someone to be competent in the occupation’s duties.
View the Network Engineer Apprenticeship Standard on the Institute for Apprenticeships website

All apprenticeship standards have an accompanying assessment plan. This document details the independent assessment that apprentices will undertake at the end of the apprenticeship. This will include details on the assessment method(s) and processes that will be followed.
View the Network Engineer assessment plan