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IT Support Apprentice PC WIZARD UK LIMITED

You will be working within a small but thriving team. The role will give you the opportunity to work with a team that has the experience and knowledge to assist you in working on hardware, software, and IT security issues.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: today

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,500.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    16 Months

  • Possible start date

    22 Aug 2022

  • Date posted

    06 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000063100

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Assisting customers with IT Software, Hardware and IT Security issues, face to face and via telephone
  • Dismantling and assembling PC’s/Laptops and other computer related hardware
  • Creating tickets on our system

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

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

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon completion there will be the opportunity to stay on full time and do a Level 4 apprenticeship if desired.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Personable, Enthusiastic, Adaptable

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 3 of any subject (Grade 4+ (A - C)) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade 3+ (D or above)) Essential

Things to consider

Important information: QA’s apprenticeships are funded by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), an executive agency of the Department for Education. To be eligible for a Government funded apprenticeship you must have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 consecutive years.

About the employer

PCW Solutions is a computer services company, working with both domestic and business clients. With over 14 years of experience in the ICT sector, we pride ourselves on the high standard of the work and support solutions we deliver – as well as our excellent customer service.

Employer

PC WIZARD UK LIMITED

Address

Victoria House

45 47 Vicarage Road

Watford

WD18 0DE

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Training

Training provider

QA LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Information communications technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: today