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Information scientist apprenticeships

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Information scientist apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through

  • a university course
  • an apprenticeship
  • working towards this role
  • through certification with a professional body


    • University

    You could take a degree or postgraduate course approved by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals. Courses include: 

    • information studies 
    • information management 
    • informatics data 
    • asset management 
    • library studies 
    Entry to postgraduate courses is very competitive and you should try to get up to a year's work experience in a library or information services setting before you start.


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

    Apprenticeship
    Apprenticeships relevant to this role include a Level 3 Library, information and archive services assistant and a Level 4 information manager. There may be opportunities for this role in different sectors, like education, construction, engineering, health, transport or local government.

    To get onto a Level 3 (advanced) apprenticeship, you'll find it useful to have 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths. You'll need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A-Levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship.

    Work
    You could start as an assistant information officer or library assistant and work your way up by training on the job. 

    Other Routes
    If you're already working in information science or management, you could have your skills and knowledge certified by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals. 

    Professional and industry bodies
    You can join the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals to help with your career development.

    Information scientist apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • analytical thinking skills 
    • customer service skills 
    • management skills 
    • the ability to use your initiative 
    • the ability to work well with others 
    • excellent verbal communication skills
    • knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software 
    • to have a thorough understanding of computer systems and applications

    Information scientist apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    In your day-to-day duties you may: 

    • catalogue, classify and store paper and digital information 
    • research and acquire new resources 
    • make sure that information is accurate, up to date and secure 
    • deal with research enquiries from colleagues, managers or clients 
    • manage electronic information 
    • make sure that information systems meet data protection laws 
    • write reports, briefings and website content 
    • manage an information budget 
    • train colleagues how to use information systems
    • manage a team of information assistants

    Working environment

    You could work in an office.

    Career path and progression - Information scientist apprenticeships

    With experience, you may progress into senior management. You could also become self-employed as an information systems consultant.

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      Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
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