IT Support Apprentice EXCALIBUR COMMUNICATIONS GB LTD

We are now looking for an eager candidate to join us as an apprentice. Duties will include providing 1st line support to the school, PC builds, password resets and hardware replacements are among the wide range of experience the apprentice will get in this role.

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

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Closing date: 05 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,000.00

  • Working week

    Days and shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    16 Months

  • Possible start date

    19 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    27 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000158911

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Providing 1st line support to the school 
  • PC builds, password resets, hardware replacements are among the wide range of experience the apprentice will get in this role 
  • Larger projects also take place during the holidays and the apprentice will support the senior engineers in the delivery of these projects 

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

Why choose our Azure Cloud Support Specialist apprenticeship?

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

Tools and technologies learned: Learners will learn to use Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows 10, AWS, Linux, PowerShell.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

92% of QA Apprentices secure full time 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, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working

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

We provide IT support and consultancy to a number of primary and secondary schools across the south of England. Our aim is to become part of the school to ensure teaching and learning outputs are enhanced through technology.

Employer

EXCALIBUR COMMUNICATIONS GB LTD

Address

Park House School, 239 Andover Road, Newbury

RG14 6NQ

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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: 05 Jun 2023