IT Apprentice

Helping Hands

Warwickshire, B49 6EP

Closes in 21 days (Friday 22 November)

Posted on 29 October 2024


Summary

You will have the opportunity to gain valuable skills, knowledge and experience as you complete a IT systems and Networking - Cloud Support Specialist - Level 3 Apprenticeship. Duties will include Rotate between IT Service and IT Project Delivery roles every 6 months.

Annual wage
£18,500 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours
All details will be confirmed at interview.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 29 November

Duration

1 year 4 months

Positions available

2

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

  • Manage service tickets, ensuring resolution within SLA
  • Provide technical support for troubleshooting IT-related issues
  • Assist in implementing IT projects as part of the PMO team
  • Conduct cyber security awareness campaigns and phishing tests
  • Maintain IT asset records and ensure data compliance
  • Collaborate with the tech team to enhance IT policies
  • Participate in training sessions to develop IT skills

Where you’ll work

Helping Hands House 10 Tything Road West

Kinwarton

Alcester

Warwickshire

B49 6EP

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

QA LIMITED

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
  • 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
  • Your training plan

    Why choose our Azure Cloud Support Specialist apprenticeship?

    The new Microsoft Azure Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 programme has been designed in partnership with Microsoft to build Azure cloud capabilities in your organisation.

    This new Microsoft apprenticeship is part of QA's drive to support Microsoft’s Get On 2021 campaign, a five-year initiative to help 1.5 million people build careers in technology and help 300,000 connect to tech job opportunities.

    QA’s Azure Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:

    • Learn on-premise and cloud-enabled technologies and services
    • Learn technical content that aligns to and is relevant to employers and the market
    • Gain an Azure Fundamentals Qualification and a Microsoft 365 fundamentals qualification
    • Get an introduction to Windows, Linux and PowerShell

    Tools and technologies learned: Learners will learn to use Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows 10, AWS, Linux, PowerShell.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • any 3 subjects (grade 4+ (A*-C))
    • Maths & English (grade (D or above))

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Team working
    • Non judgemental

    About this company

    Helping Hands is a leading private care provider committed to delivering outstanding care services. Our dedication to innovation and excellence ensures continuous improvement in our operations. We are looking for two motivated IT Apprentices to join our dynamic team and support various technology needs across the organization.

    Company benefits

    Competitive apprenticeship salary. Hands-on experience with diverse IT systems. Mentorship from experienced IT professionals. Opportunities for career growth and development. Supportive and inclusive work environment. Hybrid working model available.

    After this apprenticeship

    The apprenticeship is anticipated to last 2 years, with apprentices rotating roles after the first year to balance IT Service and Project experience. Successful candidates will be mentored by senior team members, with the potential for long-term career advancement.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    QA LIMITED

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284561.

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    Closes in 21 days (Friday 22 November)

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