Information Communication Technician -Level 3 Apprentice
The Apprentice ICT Technician is an important part of the ICT team. A proactive and planned approach is essential to ensure the ICT infrastructure enables the College to work to optimum effect. It is essential that the College is at the forefront of efficient and effective systems which contribute to the vision of raising achievement through ICT.
Role
The Apprentice ICT Technician will gain knowledge in and be responsible for the following:
- Installing and maintaining computer hardware, laptops, AV equipment and peripherals
- Maintain an up to date inventory of ICT equipment
- Assist with the expansion of the Colleges network infrastructure including switches, cabling and wireless network equipment
- Routine administration including data backups
- Software installation, maintenance and upgrading in line with the Colleges development policy
- To keep abreast of technological developments and encourage the use of ICT at all levels
- To support staff and students with the set-up and preparation of ICT equipment around the academy
- Maintain stocks of spare parts and consumable items, including printer consumables
- In-class support where appropriate
- Carry out any other duties assigned by the IT Support team as and when required
Training
- Information Communication Technician - Level 3
- Off the job training will take place at Oldham College one day a week
Next level of apprenticeship, or permanent employment.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Information communications technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- THE OLDHAM COLLEGE
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 27th November 2026
- Start Date
- Tuesday, 5th January 2027
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- PC Based IT applications
- Web Based IT applications
Qualifications
- English and Maths GCSE, grade Grades 9-4 (A*-C) (Essential)
- Information Technology BTEC, grade Pass or above (Essential)
About the Employer
The Oldham College
Oldham College is fully prepared to meet the significant economic and educational challenges which face us over the next five to ten years. We have won a clutch of national awards in the past year. We are also shortlisted for the prestigious FE College of the Year accolade at the TES Awards in October 2020 because we’ve shown excellence in delivering a high-quality curriculum with brilliant outcomes for learners. Across all our services there is also a very clear understanding about our purpose, role and remit, and the contribution that we can and should make to national and local economic and educational outcomes.