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Database administrator apprenticeships

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Database administrator apprenticeships - where to start

You could get into this job through:

  • a university course
  • an apprenticeship
  • applying directly


    • University

    You could study for a higher national diploma, degree or postgraduate qualification before joining a company training scheme. Useful subjects include: 

    • computer science 
    • business information systems 
    • software engineering 
    • information technology management 
    • mathematics

    You'll usually need 1 or 2 A-Levels for a higher national diploma or 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree. You might need a degree in any subject for a postgraduate course.

    Apprenticeship
    You may be able to get into this job through a digital and technology solutions specialist degree apprenticeship.

    You'll usually need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for a Level 3 (advanced apprenticeship). You might also need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A-Levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship.

    Direct Application
    You may be able to apply directly for a place on a graduate training scheme. These are often open to non-IT graduates as well as those with a computing qualification. Experience in IT support, programming or web development will help.

    Database administrator apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • analytical thinking skills 
    • the ability to work well with others 
    • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
    • excellent verbal communication skills
    • persistence and determination 
    • the ability to use your judgement and make decisions 
    • complex problem-solving skills 
    • to have a thorough understanding of computer systems and applications
    Restrictions and Requirements
    You'll need to know structured query language (SQL) and database management systems (DBMS).

    Database administrator apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    You'll work with an organisation to: 

    • establish what the database is for, who’ll use it and what other systems it will link to
    • plan the structure of the database, working out how to organise, find and display data 
    • build a test version and check the results for bugs 
    • fill (populate) the database with new information or transfer existing data into it 
    • plan how to update information, create back-up copies and report errors 
    • put in security measures
    Working environment
    You could work in an office or at a client's business.

    Career path and progression - Database administrator apprenticeships

    With experience, you could move into IT project management or systems analysis, web development or network management. You could also become self-employed, or move into consultancy.

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    Considering an Apprenticeship?

    There are lots of benefits to apprenticeships, here are our top 5:

    • Paid Training
      Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
    • Range of career opportunities
      There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
    • Earn & learn
      As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday and sick pay.
    • Great career prospects
      Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
    • Learn on the job
      There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job - whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables or building engines!

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