Coronavirus (COVID-19): to find out how we can support you with your apprenticeship including if you have been affected by redundancy, read our updated information.

Apprentice ICT Service Desk Engineer Apprentice WCG - Warwickshire College Group

To work as part of our well skilled Service Desk team, providing support to our staff and students, using a variety of remote support tools to assist with hardware, software and system issues – in a team with a proven track-record of getting excellent results with apprentices.

Sign in to apply

Closing date: 30 Sep 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,254.44 to £18,278.00

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 4:30 pm Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

    Total hours per week: 37.0

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    07 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000084793

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

 Provide a good level of customer service to WCG staff, students and visitors in the use of End User Computing (EUC) hardware, software and other ICT equipment.
 Assist service desk core functions.
 Carry out EUC / Audio Visual / Network Infrastructure support duties.
 Dispatch, receipt and test equipment sent out of the College and to maintain detailed records of these actions. 
 Install, move, test, reconfigure, repair and service EUC equipment as required.
 Install and maintain software applications.
 Work flexibly with other departments across the college.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours as defined by the standard
To support the knowledge required for this apprenticeship, a series of remote learning modules/workshops will need to be completed. Knowledge modules will typically cover:
Networking and Architecture,
Coding & Logic
Cloud Services 
Mobile and Operating Systems 
Business Processes

Qualification achieved: L3 Information Communication Technician Apprenticeship.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potentially leading to full-time temporary employment.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade Grade C/4) Essential

Things to consider

Please complete the application form in full, this includes an accurate and detailed list of your qualifications. If you do not live near the employer address, please detail how you plan to travel/commute to the role, considering available transport and journey times.

About the employer

As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students. Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education academic quality and standards are equal to any university.

Employer

WCG - Warwickshire College Group

Address

Warwick New Road

Leamington Spa

CV32 5JE

You must have JavaScript enabled to view a map of the location

Training

Training provider

WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE

Contact

wbl@warwickshire.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Information communications technician

Level 3 (A level)

Before you apply

Before you apply for an apprenticeship you must first create an account. If you already have an account you'll need to sign in.