Level 3 ICT Apprenticeship

Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining ICT systems; 1st line support; includes support and maintenance of computer hardware and software. This is a 'help desk' type ICT apprenticeship within a large secondary school in Maldon, Essex.

Annual wage: £12,514 a year
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Training course: Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 4 November
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Make sure the helpdesk is up to date and jobs are logged to the relevant support staff
Install and test new peripherals
Follow instructions to support the use of hardware, such as installing drivers
Perform basic PC hardware repairs and upgrades
Diagnose and resolve basic PC, printer, peripheral and software faults
Install complete applications and set software options, such as default directory
Carry out any required maintenance of applications. (e.g. install service packs)
Install and maintain standard network cabling
Perform basic diagnostic and recovery routines on network equipment
Follow detailed instructions to configure network clients
Follow instructions to maintain user accounts and permissions
Perform technical administration tasks as required
Ensure basic safety checks are carried out and escalate problems as required
Follow relevant H&S procedures and raise awareness among staff, pupils and other users
Note risks to ICT systems and suggest precautions
Follow extended maintenance procedures according to a defined schedule
Implement and suggest improvements to school backup, virus protection and security policies
Search knowledgebase/logs of previous calls to inform diagnosis and resolution
Record detailed diagnostic information
Work to a clearly defined service definition and note problems in maintaining service levels
Track external support calls

Where you’ll work

Fambridge Road

Maldon

CM9 6AB

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

CHELMSFORD COLLEGE

Your training course

Information communications technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Interpret and prioritise internal or external customer's requirements in line with organisation's policy

Apply the appropriate tools and techniques to undertake fault finding and rectification

apply Continuous Professional Development to support necessary business output and technical developments

Operate safely and securely across platforms and responsibilities maintaining the security of personal data of internal and external stakeholders

Communicate with all levels of stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress and managing escalation where appropriate

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, customers and other relevant stakeholders

Manage and prioritise the allocated workload effectively making best use of time and resources

Complete documentation relevant to the task and escalate where appropriate

Install or undertake basic software upgrades,either physically or remotely

Establish and diagnose the extent of the IT support task, in line with the organisation's policies and Service Level Agreements

Provide remote/F2F support to resolve customer requirements

Maintain a safe working environment for own personal safety and others in line with Health & Safety appropriate to the task

Identify and scope the best solution informed by the system data associated with the task

Test and evaluate the system's performance and compliance with customer requirements.

Escalate non routine problems in line with procedures

Use basic scripting to execute the relevant tasks for example PowerShell, Linux

Carry out routine maintenance across systems, (such as IT, Communications), ensuring organisational compliance at all times

Apply the necessary security, in line with access and/or encryption requirements

Use a range of Cabling or Connectors equipment in line with technical requirements for example physically or remotely

Test and evaluate network environments

Monitor performance and usage of a network

Deploy applications on a network

Set up storage and data access for staff

Apply necessary security measures, in line with access requirements to a network

Carry out routine maintenance across network systems, ensuring organisational compliance

Monitor network-related workloads including DNS and firewalls

Install or undertake basic upgrades, either physically or remotely

Establish digital communication or telecommunications systems through, for example cabling and connecting equipment.

Identify a range of tools and or diagnostic equipment, for example, Hardware or Software components, to resolve Communications or Telecommunications requirements.

Undertake basic telecommunications activities, in response to an allocated task, designated responsibilities, instructions or customer’s requirements.

Use information necessary to identify operational issues and rectify or escalate accordingly in line with policy