First Line IT Support Apprentice

Summary

We are now looking for an eager candidate to join us as an apprentice. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable skills, knowledge and experience as you complete an IT Cloud Network Specialist - Level 3 Apprenticeship. The role will include helping with documentation used across the company and help with project documentation.

Annual wage

£18,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

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

Training course

Information communications technician (level 3)

Hours

All details will be confirmed upon interview.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 23 August

Duration

1 Year 4 Months

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

Why choose our Cloud Network Specialist apprenticeship?

QA’s Cloud Network Specialist Level 3 Apprenticeship provides a solid foundation in installing network cabling and hardware. A Cloud Network Specialist’s role is both desk-based and involves visits to clients' premises to resolve issues. Apart from installing network cabling and hardware, they may also be required to assist in the deployment and management of cloud-based services.

QA’s Cloud Network Specialist Level 3 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:

Follow a cloud-first curriculum, covering on-premise and cloud-enabled networking
Learn about core networking principles, including network addressing, cloud, virtualisation and security
Understand the principles, hardware, protocols and services that form part of on-premise, cloud and hybrid network architectures
Train with QA – the largest and leading provider for both Microsoft and AWS training
Learn technical content that aligns to, and is relevant to, employers and the market
Learn about DevOps methodologies and the fundamentals of databases and data migration

Tools and technologies learned: Learners will learn to use Microsoft Azure, AWS and Google Cloud.

Where you’ll work

4 Brook Office Park

Folly Brook Road

Emersons Green

Bristol

BS16 7FL

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

QA LIMITED

Your training course

Information communications technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Interpret and prioritise internal or external customer's requirements in line with organisation's policy

Apply the appropriate tools and techniques to undertake fault finding and rectification

apply Continuous Professional Development to support necessary business output and technical developments

Operate safely and securely across platforms and responsibilities maintaining the security of personal data of internal and external stakeholders

Communicate with all levels of stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress and managing escalation where appropriate

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, customers and other relevant stakeholders

Manage and prioritise the allocated workload effectively making best use of time and resources

Complete documentation relevant to the task and escalate where appropriate

Install or undertake basic software upgrades,either physically or remotely

Establish and diagnose the extent of the IT support task, in line with the organisation's policies and Service Level Agreements

Provide remote/F2F support to resolve customer requirements

Maintain a safe working environment for own personal safety and others in line with Health & Safety appropriate to the task

Identify and scope the best solution informed by the system data associated with the task

Test and evaluate the system's performance and compliance with customer requirements.

Escalate non routine problems in line with procedures

Use basic scripting to execute the relevant tasks for example PowerShell, Linux

Carry out routine maintenance across systems, (such as IT, Communications), ensuring organisational compliance at all times

Apply the necessary security, in line with access and/or encryption requirements

Use a range of Cabling or Connectors equipment in line with technical requirements for example physically or remotely

Test and evaluate network environments

Monitor performance and usage of a network

Deploy applications on a network

Set up storage and data access for staff

Apply necessary security measures, in line with access requirements to a network

Carry out routine maintenance across network systems, ensuring organisational compliance

Monitor network-related workloads including DNS and firewalls

Install or undertake basic upgrades, either physically or remotely

Establish digital communication or telecommunications systems through, for example cabling and connecting equipment.

Identify a range of tools and or diagnostic equipment, for example, Hardware or Software components, to resolve Communications or Telecommunications requirements.

Undertake basic telecommunications activities, in response to an allocated task, designated responsibilities, instructions or customer’s requirements.

Use information necessary to identify operational issues and rectify or escalate accordingly in line with policy