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2023 Network Apprentice THALES UK LIMITED

As an Apprentice Network Engineer you will develop the key skills and experience in designing, installing, maintaining and supporting communication networks within an organisation or between organisations.

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

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Closing date: 16 Jan 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £18,000.00

    There will be a yearly perfomance based salary review.

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week

    Total hours per week: 37.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    04 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    27 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Higher
    Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000101798

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Support the team to deliver solutions to deadlines and within budget on both information technology and operational technology systems.
  • Designing, installing, maintaining and supporting communication networks within an organisation or between organisations.
  • Manage their time, show initiative and has a genuine interest in network engineering

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

Through our apprenticeship you’ll be making the most of your talents, getting to understand network engineering from the ground up; and doing so with the help of one of the biggest and best names in the industry.

As a Network Apprentice you will be studying towards becoming a Level 4 Network Engineer Apprenticeship with our external partner QA Training. For the duration of this 18 month programme you will combine academic study with practical application, working within our Secure Network’s team in Doncaster.

This programme is delivered via a blended learning model including online learning and classroom workshops for each of the 5 knowledge modules. For the rest of the time you will be working in the Thales business as a Network Apprentice, alongside industry experts and professionals.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

At the end of the apprenticeship there may be scope to progress onto degree level learning for those who demonstrate the required aptitude and commitment.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 5 GCSES incl Maths+English (Grade Grade 9 - 4 (A-C)) Essential
A Level or equivalent 2 ALevels incl ICT or Computing (Grade A-C) Essential
BTEC or equivalent Extended Diploma in IT (Grade 180 Credits) Essential
NVQ or SVQ Level 3 or equivalent ICT or Computing (Grade M) Essential

About the employer

Together, we create the ingenious technological systems and innovations that impact and improve people's lives every single day. Even if you haven't heard the name Thales before, you've definitely benefited from our inventiveness. We reinvest 20% of our sales in Research & Development in the UK. Together we supply invention across 5 core areas: Aerospace, Space, Transportation, Defence and Security.

Employer

THALES UK LIMITED

Address

Lakeside Business Park

Caroline Way

Doncaster

DN4 5PN

Contact

SuppEarlyCar@uk.thalesgroup.com

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Training

Training provider

QA LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Network engineer

Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

Employer's Application Instructions

Online Application, Online Assessment, Virtual Assessment Centre, Offer.

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

Apply now

Closing date: 16 Jan 2023