IT Apprentice

Curtiss-Wright is a long-standing company who were at the forefront of aviation. Since its early days in aviation, the Company has diversified into many industrial areas and acquired Penny & Giles in 2002. The roles are in the Avionics business unit that produces flight recorders (black boxes), used in today's commercial aircraft.

Role

  • Working with the IT Operations team at our Christchurch site you will learn about how a large global organisation uses information technology to meet the ever-growing needs of high-tech electronics design and manufacturing companies, and how we use technology to secure and safeguard the data that these businesses rely on.
  • Your role will be hands-on working directly with the staff in all departments, providing them with the help and support they need using the IT resources required for their jobs. This will involve managing network user accounts, file shares on centralised severs, network printers, as well as building and imaging computers from new, and maintaining the network infrastructure to keep everything connected.
  • We will teach you how to use all the tools that help us manage large numbers of users and computers across a network that spans around the world.

Training

  • You will undertake an Information Communication Technician Level 3 course at Bournemouth & Poole College
  • Functional Skills in maths and English, if required 
  • You will attend day release at B&P College
  • Health & Safety skills
  • Training in installing and configuring computer systems, diagnosing hardware and/or software faults, solving technical and applications problems
  • Upon successful completion of the course and end point assessment, you can expect to continue in IT or continue your studies
Apprenticeship Standard
Information communications technician (level 3)
Training Provider
BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE
Working Week
Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 4.00pm. Friday, 7.30am to 12.30pm. College one day per week
Expected Duration
21 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Friday, 31st May 2024
Start Date
Sunday, 1st September 2024

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Patience

Qualifications

  • Maths, English and Science GCSE or equivalent, grade grade 4 or above (Essential)

About the Employer

Curtiss-Wright
Curtiss-Wright has a long history in aviation that continues today. With significant diversification over the years avionics remains a core business. Penny & Giles was incorporated into Curtiss-Wright in 2002 and continues to manufacture world class products including flight recorders. Curtiss-Wright Corporation recognizes that the success of the Company is only achievable through the commitment of our dedicated employees. Our employees rise to challenges on a daily basis with the same spirit exhibited throughout our rich history. The Company and its employees share a common set of values rooted in integrity and excellence.
Company
Curtiss-Wright
Location
15 Airfield Road, Christchurch, Dorset, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£15,445.00
Posted
Company
Curtiss-Wright
Location
15 Airfield Road, Christchurch, Dorset, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£15,445.00
Posted