Level 3 ICT Apprentice

An excellent opportunity to work in the busy ICT Desktop and Adoption team within Sandwell Council as an ICT Apprentice. This opportunity will provide real work experience, at the same time as gaining qualifications, and kickstart your career in ICT.

Role

Your main jobs and duties will consist of:

  • Logging all staff IT issues
  • Dealing with enquiries from customers (face to face, via the telephone, email, etc)
  • Offering appropriate IT troubleshooting, advice and guidance through relevant training
  • Being trained to ensure that all requests are logged appropriately, and workload is managed effectively
  • Ensuring that priority setting and escalation procedures are applied effectively
  • Effective use of knowledge base and other systems to retrieve and update information accordingly
  • Working closely with the supervisor to ensure effective use of working week
  • Helping to maintain the ICT Learning Hub to ensure the content to being kept up to date
  • Help promote new technology and ICT changes through videos, live events, voice overs and drop-in sessions

Training

At the end you will gain a Level 3 Information Communications Technician apprenticeship standard. This will include any Functional Skills as appropriate. 

The apprenticeship training will be delivered in the workplace, as you will receive visits from a college assessor. The apprenticeship will also include a proportion of 20% Off the Job Training and a robust programme of Mandatory Apprentice Training provided by Sandwell Council to include Workplace Professionalism and Equality and Diversity.

The post is offered on a fixed-term contract to cover the duration of the apprenticeship training. You will receive support and guidance to identify and apply for any further apprenticeships or internal jobs that you are suitably experienced and qualified for. Our 'Next Steps' workshop will help you to identify the skills that you have gained throughout your apprenticeship in order to update your CV and apply for any opportunities.

Apprenticeship Standard
Information communications technician (level 3)
Training Provider
QA LIMITED
Working Week
Monday to Friday - exact hours to be confirmed by employer.
Expected Duration
1 Year 5 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Wednesday, 20th August 2025
Start Date
Monday, 6th October 2025

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Willingness to learn
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Self-motivated
  • Positive and enthusiastic
  • Able to follow instructions
  • Maintain confidentiality

Qualifications

  • English Language GCSE, grade Grade A*-C/9-4 /L2 equivalent (Essential)
  • Maths GCSE, grade Grade A*-C/9-4 /L2 equivalent (Essential)
  • one other subject outside of English Lang. & Maths GCSE, grade Grade A*-C/9-4 /L2 equivalent (Essential)
  • IT GCSE, grade Grade A*-C/9-4 /L2 equivalent (Desired)

About the Employer

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell is a large, multicultural metropolitan borough situated in the heart of the Black Country, to the west of Birmingham, within the West Midlands conurbation and with a population of over 280,000. The Council is one of the largest employers in the Borough with employees in a variety of occupations, providing a comprehensive range of services. For more information about Sandwell Council’s apprenticeship programme and our recruitment process please visit our YouTube channel. Find out more information on Sandwell’s Values and Behaviours on the council’s webpage. For more information on careers in local government you can view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide.
Company
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Freeth Street, Oldbury, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£14,526.20 a year
Posted
Company
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Freeth Street, Oldbury, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£14,526.20 a year
Posted