Network Cable Installer Apprentice BLACK GLASS COMMS LTD

The role is to install, terminate, test and certify network cable infrastructure components. This includes Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and fibre optics.

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Closing date: 30 Sep 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,236.80

    All workwear including all Personal Protective Equipment will be provided. Company van may be provided after completion of apprenticeship.

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00. Occasional weekends. This is to include one day per week for day release at the training centre in Chippenham.

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    22 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000162371

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Installing copper and fibre components. Carry out maintenance tasks and identify, locate and email common faults.
  • Carry out testing on copper and fibre cabling.
  • Analyse copper and fibre test results and provide certification to the customer.

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

Network Cable Installer qualification level 3.

Functional Skils if required.

Dudley College of Technology, The Broadway, Dudley. DY1 4AS

Training will be block release.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

A permanent position as a Network Cable Installer.

The offer of extra courses, i.e, Fibre Optics Installation: cable preparation, fusion splicing and testing on single mode and multi mode fibres.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Desired
AS Level or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Desired

Things to consider

The role will be working mainly indoors, but outdoor work is necessary.

About the employer

We are a small company based in Bristol that install structured network cabling to businesses. We also have a contract to install Business fibre broadband for Virgin Media.

Employer

BLACK GLASS COMMS LTD

Address

44 DUNSTER ROAD

KEYNSHAM

BRISTOL

BS31 1WZ

Contact

Nathan Parsons

Info@blackglasscomms.co.uk

07368936395

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Training

Training provider

DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Apprenticeship standard

Network cable installer

Level 3 (A level)

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