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IT Technician Apprentice Royal National College for the Blind

Do you have a passion for IT and enjoy helping people resolve technical IT issues? If so, this will be an excellent Apprenticeship opportunity for you. Working as part of the RNC ICT team, you will provide technical support to students and staff using their helpdesk system.

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

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Closing date: 13 Jan 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,554.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday hours TBC

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    22 Months

  • Possible start date

    16 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    20 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000099108

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Information Communications Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

The successful candidate will undertake an eighteen-month, nationally recognised qualification through TDM. This is a work-based learning programme which will require commitment to block weeks in an online training room once every quarter working towards the qualification along with weekly off the job training and monthly coaching sessions.

You will be required to demonstrate through the standard that you meet all competencies and behaviours, which will lead to the achievement of the qualification. These block weeks will take place in online virtual classrooms.

You will have a designated mentor in the workplace to support your learning and at the end of programme will be assessed via an external assessment body.

This is a Level 3 qualification.

Knowledge Areas Include:

Hardware and Networking

Software and Security

ICT Administration

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

Information Communications Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

The successful candidate will undertake an eighteen-month, nationally recognised qualification through TDM. This is a work-based learning programme which will require commitment to block weeks in an online training room once every quarter working towards the qualification along with weekly off the job training and monthly coaching sessions.

You will be required to demonstrate through the standard that you meet all competencies and behaviours, which will lead to the achievement of the qualification. These block weeks will take place in online virtual classrooms.

You will have a designated mentor in the workplace to support your learning and at the end of programme will be assessed via an external assessment body.

This is a Level 3 qualification.

Knowledge Areas Include:

Hardware and Networking

Software and Security

ICT Administration

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Opportunity for a long term career working within a professional organisation.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

IT skills, Problem solving skills, Communication skills, Organisation skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential

Things to consider

An enhanced DBS (criminal record check) will be conducted by the college. Proof of your eligibility to work in the UK will be required as well as the details of two references.

About the employer

The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) is honoured to be the UK’s leading specialist residential college of further education for people with a visual impairment.

Employer

Royal National College for the Blind

Address

Royal National College For The Blind, Venns Lane

HEREFORD

HR1 1DT

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Training

Training provider

THE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER LTD

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: 13 Jan 2023