Apprentice Wireless Technology Technician

COTEL TELECOM (UK) RENTAL

CORNWALL, TR15 3QW

Closes on Sunday 1 September

Posted on 22 September 2023

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Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an apprentice Wireless Technology Technician. You'll learn how to program, service and install all types of wireless technology equipment, radio communications, microwave, CCTV and data tracking products, as well as gaining flexible and valuable skillsets within the IT and Telecom fields.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course
Radio network technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, working from 8.30am - 5.00pm. 30 minutes unpaid break.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 2 September

Duration

2 Years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Functional skills in English and maths if required
  • You will complete an online portfolio during work hours
  • As a result you will achieve a Radio Network Technician Level 3 qualification
  • Blended on/off the job training and location to be confirmed.

Where you’ll work

TECHNOLOGY CENTRE

POOL BUSINESS PARK

REDRUTH

CORNWALL

TR15 3QW

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

THE COLLEGES' PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Your training course

Radio network technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Operate the planning process including selection of appropriate equipment
  • Select appropriate location as part the planning process
  • Install or support installation of equipment and termination of cabling
  • Install, or support the installation, positioning equipment according to manufacturer's specifications, design detail and perform administrative tasks including installation reports and test results
  • Identify the causes of issues relating to frequency re-use and other noise sources
  • Prioritise, plan and organise work activity using a methodical approach
  • Select the right frequency or code planning method for Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) in a given scenario
  • Access and use the appropriate test system
  • Report faults and use the appropriate escalation process
  • Collate and input fault data and statements into the fault management system
  • Rectify faults within own area of control or escalate as appropriate
  • Utilise tools to review, audit and modify network element parameters
  • Configure and maintain Internet Protocol (IP) based Radio Frequency (RF) telecommunications network
  • Gather network performance information and user insight through feedback or user experience
  • Implement procedures to enhance the performance of the network
  • Analyse complex data, draw meaningful conclusions and understand commercial impact
  • Use equipment and technology responsibly and effectively
  • Locate and apply organisational security polices
  • Arrange access to sites according to required procedure
  • Create a written work plan & communicate plan to team members
  • Use customer feedback to process, prioritise and resolve issues effectively
  • Work in agile, multi-disciplinary delivery teams, taking a flexible, collaborative and pragmatic approach to delivering tasks
  • Keep up to date with developments in technologies, trends and innovation using a range of sources
  • Review own development needs
  • Operate the planning process including selection of appropriate equipment
  • Select appropriate location as part the planning process
  • Install, or support the installation, positioning equipment according to manufacturer's specifications, design detail and perform administrative tasks including installation reports and test results
  • Identify the causes of issues relating to frequency re-use and other noise sources
  • Prioritise, plan and organise work activity using a methodical approach
  • Select the right frequency or code planning method for Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) in a given scenario
  • Access and use the appropriate test system
  • Report faults and use the appropriate escalation process
  • Collate and input fault data and statements into the fault management system
  • Rectify faults within own area of control or escalate as appropriate
  • Utilise tools to review, audit and modify network element parameters
  • Configure and maintain Internet Protocol (IP) based Radio Frequency (RF) telecommunications network
  • Gather network performance information and user insight through feedback or user experience
  • Implement procedures to enhance the performance of the network
  • Analyse complex data, draw meaningful conclusions and understand commercial impact
  • Use equipment and technology responsibly and effectively
  • Locate and apply organisational security polices
  • Arrange access to sites according to required procedure
  • Create a written work plan & communicate plan to team members
  • Use customer feedback to process, prioritise and resolve issues effectively
  • Work in agile, multi-disciplinary delivery teams, taking a flexible, collaborative and pragmatic approach to delivering tasks
  • Keep up to date with developments in technologies, trends and innovation using a range of sources
  • Review own development needs

    • Your training plan

    This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    BTEC or equivalent in:

    • Information Technology (grade Pass)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Number skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative

    Other requirements

    Once trained, you’ll be expected to travel to customer sites across the South West with other team members to service, install and test equipment. Such jobs may require early starts or late finishes by up to several hours.

    About this company

    Cotel have a unique record over 4 decades of providing Wireless Technology solutions within the UK, Oman and Pakistan. In addition to a comprehensive product range and versatile solutions, we provide first-class advice and technical support for all equipment and system solutions. From a small business to national organisations, to government departments, Cotel will always come up with the cost effective solution to help your business grow.

    http://www.coteltelecom.co.uk (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    The apprenticeship will provide a wide range of skills to allow the apprentice to progress within a full-time role within the company if they prove to be the right candidate, or to pursue a career within the IT and Telecommunications industries.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    COTEL TELECOM (UK) RENTAL

    David Jolly

    david@coteltelecom.co.uk

    01209719330

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000200670.

    Apply now

    Closes on Sunday 1 September

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