DE&S Digital Technology Degree Apprenticeship Defence Equipment & Support
You want to be an expert in your field one day. We want to help make it happen. You’ll discover new talents, pinpoint new ambitions, find a home among a diverse team – and be empowered to turn your gifts into an incredible career. Ready for real investment in your future? We’re developing tomorrow’s talent today.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 11 Dec 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£25,270.00
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Working week
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed
Total hours per week: 37
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Expected duration
4 Years
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Possible start date
02 Sep 2024
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Date posted
08 Nov 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Degree
Level 6 (Degree with honours) -
Reference number
VAC1000210340
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Positions
15 available
What you will do in your working day
- Participating in assigned educational training to develop your own capabilities in a defence context
- Delivering products/services against agreed objectives to develop knowledge and experience and add value to the team and wider business
- Building awareness and understanding of how the engineering and technology function and wider business operates to assist in own development and career progression
- Identifying opportunities to develop knowledge and experience to progress as an apprentice to Engineering Technician in the time specified
- Providing support to colleagues in their specialist area and actively contribute to team meetings to help with the work of the team
- Building and maintaining a network of internal business contacts and peers to gain knowledge and identify opportunities to learn and develop
The training you will be getting
Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Level 6 Apprenticeship Standard:
- Starting September 2024, you’ll undertake a comprehensive framework of practical and academic training
- All apprentices will attend their academic provider on a day release basis
- Our current academic provider is University College Weston
- You'll be on a core programme for the first part of the apprenticeship before following a more specialised course either in Software Engineering or Cyber Security
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- Successful completion of the scheme can lead to a position within DE&S
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Any subject (Grade A*-C or grades 4-9) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade A*-C or grades 4-9) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A*-C or grades 4-9) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (preferably Physics) (Grade A*-C or grades 4-9) Essential
A Level or equivalent Any subject (excluding general studies) (Grade minimum of grade C) Essential
A Level or equivalent Maths (Grade minimum of grade C) Essential
A Level or equivalent Science (Grade minimum of grade C) Essential
About the employer
Employer
Defence Equipment & Support

About disability confident
Address
Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
Contact
Rachel Davison
Training
Training provider
WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Apprenticeship standard
Digital and technology solutions professional
Level 6 (Degree with honours)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 11 Dec 2023