Launch
September 2026
Level 4 Apprenticeship
Artificial Intelligence & Automation Practitioner
Award-winning AI training. Applied workplace capability. Now as an apprenticeship. We are finalising delivery details and gathering early interest from employers and prospective apprentices.
Level
Level 4
Duration
18 Months
Funding
Up to £18,000
Delivered in partnership with Yeovil College. Techosaurus provides practitioner-led implementation expertise and masterclasses, while Yeovil College provides apprenticeship delivery, learner support, and quality assurance.
18
Months typical duration
Level 4
National apprenticeship standard
Up to £18k
Maximum apprenticeship funding band
Approved
Approved for delivery from December 2025
Who Is This For?
For professionals in work who want to apply AI and automation to improve productivity, efficiency, and operational effectiveness. You do not need to be a software developer. You do need a practical mindset and the chance to apply learning in real work.
Operations Managers
Improving workflows and reducing manual effort.
IT / Digital Support
Expanding into applied AI and automation delivery.
Project & Business Roles
Coordinators and analysts leading digital initiatives.
SME Leaders
Building internal capability without external dependency.
Existing Employees
Upskilling in-role with current employer contracts and conditions.
No Upper Age Limit
This pathway is not only for school leavers or career starters.
Eligibility At A Glance
Learner Eligibility
- Aged 16+ and living in England.
- Not in full-time education.
- Has the right to work in the UK.
- Employed, or with an employer ready to employ them, in a role where AI and automation can be applied.
Employer Requirements
- Provide relevant workplace activity to apply and evidence knowledge and skills.
- Allow at least 6 hours per week off-the-job training within working hours.
- Support project planning for End Point Assessment.
- Join regular progress reviews with learner and college.
What You Will Learn
The programme builds practical, applied capability across opportunity discovery, solution design, adoption, and governance.
Opportunity & Business Justification
Identify where AI and automation can save time, reduce cost, and improve workflows.
Technical Literacy (Non-Coding)
Understand systems and platforms without needing to write code.
Design, Build & Test
Configure low-code/no-code solutions using tools such as Power Automate, Relay.app, Make and Zapier.
Human-Centred & Responsible Design
Apply ethics, fairness and transparency so solutions work for people.
Communication & Adoption
Lead workshops, produce training materials, and support change adoption.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Design auditable workflows, assess risk, and align with policy and regulation.
What You Will Actually Do
Workplace Delivery
- Identify and deliver AI/automation opportunities that improve productivity and quality.
- Evaluate tools and configure practical low-code/no-code solutions.
- Work with technical teams when implementations are more complex.
Measurement & Impact
- Run workshops and support teams through adoption.
- Create documentation and training assets for users.
- Define baselines, measure outcomes, and report value created.
- Monitor and refine solutions while maintaining secure and responsible AI use.
Programme Structure
18 Months Typical
Up to 24 months on-programme learning where required.
Blended Model
Online and/or college-based learning plus workplace application.
Structured Learning
One day per week structured learning, four days workplace application.
Independent Practice
Increased independent project development towards End Point Assessment.
EPA (3-Month Window)
Employer Set Project and Professional Discussion underpinned by portfolio evidence.
Level 4 Certificate
Artificial Intelligence & Automation Practitioner Apprenticeship certificate.
Progression Routes
Completion supports progression into strategic, delivery, and governance-focused roles across modern organisations.
Implementation & Delivery Paths
- Automation Specialist - designs and optimises workflows to remove manual processes.
- AI Implementation Manager - leads projects from scoping and stakeholder alignment through deployment.
- Intelligent Systems Coordinator - aligns people, process, and technology across connected systems.
Leadership & Strategy Paths
- Digital Transformation Lead - aligns digital strategy with business outcomes.
- Innovation Lead - identifies and champions new approaches for operational challenges.
- AI Operations Lead - owns governance, reliability, and performance once systems are live.
Why Techosaurus + Yeovil College
What You Get
- Applied expertise: Techosaurus was highly commended for both the 'Innovation Award' and 'Excellence in Customer Service Award' (Salisbury) in 2026, named 'EdTech Provider of the Year' (South West) in 2025, and won 'Best Use of Technology' at Somerset Business Awards.
- Proven outcomes: Over 150 businesses trained through AI and Automation Skills Bootcamps, with a 95.5% positive outcomes rate.
- Delivery rigour: Yeovil College contributes decades of apprenticeship delivery, learner support and quality assurance.
Why This Partnership Works
- Commercial, practitioner-led implementation from Techosaurus.
- Structured learner journey and quality framework from Yeovil College.
- Balanced programme design focused on measurable workplace value.
Entry Requirements & Employer Value
Entry Requirements
- A-Level, BTEC, T-Level, or apprenticeship in IT/business-related study, or equivalent workplace experience.
- At least one year in an IT, business support or project-based role is suitable.
- Baseline English and maths expected, or willingness to work towards this during programme.
Why Employers Invest
- Create measurable operational efficiencies.
- Build internal AI capability without recruitment overhead.
- Retain and develop high-potential staff.
- Reduce reliance on external consultants.
Apprentices are expected to deliver measurable organisational improvements during the programme.
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