Learning Technologist Apprentice
Oaklands College
Hertfordshire, Welwyn Garden City
Closes on Wednesday 31 December 2025
Posted on 25 November 2025
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Summary
Join us as a Learning Technologist Apprentice and bring education to life! Support immersive tech, assist staff and students, and help create dynamic digital learning experiences—all while earning your Level 3 qualification.
- Wage
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£18,540 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday between 8.30am - 5pm.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 15 January 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Support and Access
- Help students and staff access immersive and simulation technologies.
- Provide basic technical support for digital learning tools.
Maintenance and Readiness
- Assist with regular checks and updates of equipment and software.
- Help set up immersive and simulation equipment for scheduled sessions.
Facilitation of Learning
- Support staff in using immersive technologies in teaching.
- Help prepare and deliver induction sessions for students and staff.
- Contribute to help guides and training materials.
Technology Induction
- Participate in delivering 1:1 and group-based inductions.
- Assist in developing training resources.
Promotion and Championing
- Promote the use of immersive and simulation technologies.
- Share ideas and examples of how digital tools can enhance learning.
General Duties
- Assist students with VR tools, mobile devices, and basic coding tasks.
- Help manage the Immersive Lab and workshops, including timetabling and equipment loans.
- Support tutorial sessions and inductions for students.
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- St. Albans Campus, Oaklands, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0JA
- Oaklands College, The Campus,, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6AH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
OAKLANDS COLLEGE
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
- Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
- Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
- Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
- Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
- Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
- Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
- Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Training schedule
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.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Level 4-9)
- Maths (grade Level 4-9)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
About this employer
Oaklands College is a vibrant further education provider with campuses in St Albans and Welwyn Garden City. We offer a wide range of courses and apprenticeships, supporting thousands of learners each year. Our inclusive and supportive environment makes it a great place to work and grow professionally.
http://www.oaklands.ac.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Generous holiday allowance – 35 days plus bank holidays. Local Pension Scheme with excellent employer contributions.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Upon completing the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into a permanent role, depending on business needs and individual performance.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
OAKLANDS COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000002306.
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Closes on Wednesday 31 December 2025
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