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IT Networking Apprentice INNOVENT RECYCLING LTD

Innovent are hiring for an Apprentice Network Technician to join a busy team at their facility Ellesmere Port.

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

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Closing date: 26 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    16 Months

  • Possible start date

    09 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    12 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000064470

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Resetting and configurating managed enterprise network devices 
  • Assessing product lifecycles of networking devices 
  • Assessing other specialist IT equipment including communications equipment 
  • Testing and configuration of EPOS equipment 
  • Testing and configuration of UPS equipment 
  • Secure erasing, diagnostics/testing and of servers and storage arrays 
  • Upgrading and configuring hardware on servers 
  • Listing in and maintaining a stock system 
  • Cleaning and photographing of equipment for resale 
  • Occasional liaising with buyers to address their needs / issues 

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

Why choose our Cloud Network Specialist apprenticeship?

QA’s Cloud Network Specialist Level 3 Apprenticeship provides a solid foundation in installing network cabling and hardware.

A Cloud Network Specialist’s role is both desk-based and involves visits to clients' premises to resolve issues. Apart from installing network cabling and hardware, they may also be required to assist in the deployment and management of cloud-based services.

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

  • Follow a cloud-first curriculum, covering on-premise and cloud-enabled networking
  • Learn about core networking principles, including network addressing, cloud, virtualisation and security
  • Understand the principles, hardware, protocols and services that form part of on-premise, cloud and hybrid network architectures
  • Train with QA – the largest and leading provider for both Microsoft and AWS training
  • Learn technical content that aligns to, and is relevant to, employers and the market
  • Learn about DevOps methodologies and the fundamentals of databases and data migration

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

92% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their apprenticeship. Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development tracks. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Team working, Time management, Technical skills, Methodical approach, Willing to learn

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

Innovent Recycling Ltd are one of the leading IT Asset Disposal companies in the UK. Offering secure collections of redundant hardware, data destruction is included with every collection with certification provided.

Employer

INNOVENT RECYCLING LTD

Address

UNIT 4

HOOTON LOGISTICS PAR

HOOTON ROAD

CH66 7NA

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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: 26 Aug 2022