ICT Technician Apprentice

We are now looking for an eager candidate to join us as an apprentice. You'll have the opportunity to gain valuable skills, knowledge and experience as you complete an IT systems and networking Azure Cloud Support Specialist - Level 3 Information Communications Technician Apprenticeship. Key responsibility: Providing outstanding support and customer service to all B&FC stakeholders.

Role

Principal Duties:

  • Triaging incoming incidents, requests, changes and problems in the IT service management system, ensuring that information held is accurately updated, maintained and actioned appropriately
  • Troubleshooting incidents through to resolution; escalating where necessary
  • Providing IT support to employees and students in a first and second-line capacity
  • Resolving IT incidents
  • Conducting standard IT changes
  • Conducting proactive and reactive maintenance, including asset management audits
  • To ensure that IT security implications are fully prioritised, whether arising via BAU, incidents, service requests, or planned changes
  • Assisting with IT procurement sourcing activities where required

Training

Why choose our Azure Cloud Support Specialist apprenticeship? 

The new Microsoft Azure Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 Information Communications Technician apprenticeship programme has been designed in partnership with Microsoft to build Azure cloud capabilities in your organisation. 

This new Microsoft apprenticeship is part of QA's drive to support Microsoft’s Get On 2021 campaign, a five-year initiative to help 1.5 million people build careers in technology and help 300,000 connect to tech job opportunities. 

QA’s Azure Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 Information Communications Technician apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:

  • Learn on-premise and cloud-enabled technologies and services
  • Learn technical content that aligns to and is relevant to employers and the market
  • Gain an Azure Fundamentals Qualification and a Microsoft 365 fundamentals qualification
  • Get an introduction to Windows, Linux and PowerShell

Tools and technologies learned: Learners will learn to use Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows 10, AWS, Linux, PowerShell.

90% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their apprenticeship. Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development tracks. 

Rewards package:

  • Access to Government or Teachers Pension Scheme 

Benefits:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement of 30, 35 or 42 days (dependent on contract), plus bank holidays
  • Sports facilities, including a fully-equipped gym (Bispham Campus)
  • Flexible working hours
  • Free 'healthy' breakfast - (dependent on campus)
  • Cycle to work scheme
Apprenticeship Standard
Information communications technician (level 3)
Training Provider
QA LIMITED
Working Week
All details of days and times will be confirmed upon interview.
Expected Duration
16 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Thursday, 30th May 2024
Start Date
Monday, 10th June 2024

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Non judgemental
  • Windows 10/11 experience
  • MS Office and MS Teams skills

Qualifications

  • any subject -- x3 GCSE or equivalent, grade 4+ (A-C) (Essential)
  • English GCSE or equivalent, grade 3+ (D or above) (Essential)
  • Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 3+ (D or above) (Essential)

About the Employer

Blackpool and The Fylde College
At Blackpool and The Fylde College we are very proud of the fact that we rank in the top 3% of further education colleges in England, but we’re even prouder of the achievements of our students and our amazing team who help to make it happen.
Company
Blackpool and The Fylde College
Location
Ashfield Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£14,972.00
Posted
Company
Blackpool and The Fylde College
Location
Ashfield Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£14,972.00
Posted