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IT Service Desk Apprentice OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING

The team’s function is to provide staff, pupil and external customers support for all aspects of an IT infrastructure, including Networking, Server, Desktop & Laptop Hardware (Tier 1 Products) and Software.

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

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Closing date: 13 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,379.50

  • Working week

    Days and shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 35.0

  • Expected duration

    16 Months

  • Possible start date

    27 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    20 Dec 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000117658

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • To respond and resolve requests for IT support in line with the IT departments SLA agreement
  • To ensure that all work is carried out in line with Oasis IT policies and procedures
  • Perform daily checking tasks that are specified for the different shift patterns
  • First point of contact for customers, via telephone, walks ins etc
  • First point of response to phone alert for service incident breaches
  • To provide first line service desk support to external customers, assisting them with hardware and software problems via the phone, email or by fax
  • To initially provide as much 1st line support over the phone or at the point of desk that your experience will allow, gathering all relevant information before escalating
  • Escalate calls where needed to a more experienced 1st line support person or the 2nd line support team
  • Logging calls with 3rd party vendors and liaising with suppliers
  • Management of own incident call queue Administration of User accounts, reset passwords, assign permissions and manage group policies using Active Directory
  • Administration of the Cisco Telephony system currently Cisco Call Manager and Zeacom
  • Managing Email Accounts through Exchange Management
  • Supporting users face to face and over the phone using remote access tools
  • Visiting Academies in order to provide technical support and ad hoc project tasks
  • Installing software, configuring PC's and laptops, and basic troubleshooting
  • Patching in users to the network and telephone system
  • Producing new technical documentation and making changes to existing documentation
  • Creating and imaging laptops and PCs 
  • Creating and updating assets into the asset management database
  • Configuring mobile equipment
  • Basic printer maintenance
  • Troubleshooting hardware such as printers, scanners, laptops and PC’s

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?

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, IT skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills

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

Oasis Community Learning was established in 2004. We believe in transforming learning, lives and communities through the development of our Academies within Oasis Hubs.  Oasis Academy John Williams is a 'Good' secondary school serving students aged 11-16 in the Hengrove area of Bristol. We are inclusive of all and are dedicated to creating an outstanding learning environment for all of our young people.

Employer

OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING

Address

Woodview Drive

Birmingham

B15 2HU

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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: 13 Feb 2023