Digital Support Operative
Blue Stripe
Card information
The ECS Digital Support Operative card is designed for those with a working knowledge and understanding of digital technologies to a Level 2 standard applying digital technologies across organisations in a number of areas such as digital communications, digital literacy, network systems, software and digital applications.
This occupation is focused on the effective delivery and control of the IT and/or telecommunications infrastructure to provide internal and external support for as necessary, the provision of necessary intelligence and information gathering or supporting digital organisational development.
There are a number of disciplines and qualification routes relevant to these cards which include:
- Data Centre Operation
- Digital Communications
- ICT Systems and Principles
- Intelligence Analysis
- Mobile and Operating Systems
- Networking, Network Systems and Architecture
- Network or Cyber Security
- Network Principles
- Programming
- Software Development
- User Skills
- Wireless Infrastructure
Eligibility and requirements
To be eligible for one of the two card types under this occupation, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Level 2 award or technical qualification in a relevant discipline
- This includes a range of awards from CompTIA - a full list can be found here
- Hold a current ECS Health, Safety and Environmental Assessment. For details visit the ECS H&S Assessment page
