Summary
A fantastic opportunity to join our growing IT team. The role will involve providing support and assistance to our students and staff.
Wage
£20,000 a year
Training course
Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday -Friday (times tbc)
40 hours a week
Start date
Tuesday 29 April 2025
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
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
* Raise, respond, and complete allocated IT tickets raised within the Service Management system which can include:
* Providing one to one assistance to both students and staff in the use of computer hardware and software both provided by GBS and the students including submission of work.
* Providing technical support in moving and setting up of Audio Visual and IT equipment as required.
* Set up and configuration of PC/laptop equipment with required operating systems installing software and drivers where necessary.
* Troubleshoot, diagnose problems, implement corrective action procedures within prescribed guidelines and/or escalate to other technical resources as appropriate.
* Working with team members to troubleshoot both complex and routine computer issues.
* Performing one-on-one computer training on technology, when necessary, with both students and staff.
* Providing support with password reset issues for both students and staff.
* Follow best practice guidelines in ensuring security and privacy of networks and computer systems.
* Ensure the maintaining of records/logs of loan equipment, repairs and fixes and maintenance schedules.
* Provide orientation and guidance to users on how to operate new software and computer equipment.
* Providing general administration support such as: printing, filing, processing and collating information as required by the IT department.
* Providing support to both students and staff and being the first point of contact for error reporting, raising tickets as required.
Where you’ll work
Norfolk House, Smallbrook Queensway
Birmingham
B5 4LJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
METAGEDU APPRENTICESHIPS LTD
Your training course
Information communications technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Interpret and prioritise internal or external customer's requirements in line with organisation's policy
* Apply the appropriate tools and techniques to undertake fault finding and rectification
* apply Continuous Professional Development to support necessary business output and technical developments
* Operate safely and securely across platforms and responsibilities maintaining the security of personal data of internal and external stakeholders
* Communicate with all levels of stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress and managing escalation where appropriate
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, customers and other relevant stakeholders
* Manage and prioritise the allocated workload effectively making best use of time and resources
* Complete documentation relevant to the task and escalate where appropriate
* Install or undertake basic software upgrades,either physically or remotely
* Establish and diagnose the extent of the IT support task, in line with the organisation's policies and Service Level Agreements
* Provide remote/F2F support to resolve customer requirements
* Maintain a safe working environment for own personal safety and others in line with Health & Safety appropriate to the task
* Identify and scope the best solution informed by the system data associated with the task
* Test and evaluate the system's performance and compliance with customer requirements.
* Escalate non routine problems in line with procedures
* Use basic scripting to execute the relevant tasks for example PowerShell, Linux
* Carry out routine maintenance across systems, (such as IT, Communications), ensuring organisational compliance at all times
* Apply the necessary security, in line with access and/or encryption requirements
* Use a range of Cabling or Connectors equipment in line with technical requirements for example physically or remotely
* Test and evaluate network environments
* Monitor performance and usage of a network
* Deploy applications on a network
* Set up storage and data access for staff
* Apply necessary security measures, in line with access requirements to a network
* Carry out routine maintenance across network systems, ensuring organisational compliance
* Monitor network-related workloads including DNS and firewalls
* Install or undertake basic upgrades, either physically or remotely
* Establish digital communication or telecommunications systems through, for example cabling and connecting equipment.
* Identify a range of tools and or diagnostic equipment, for example, Hardware or Software components, to resolve Communications or Telecommunications requirements.
* Undertake basic telecommunications activities, in response to an allocated task, designated responsibilities, instructions or customer’s requirements.
* Use information necessary to identify operational issues and rectify or escalate accordingly in line with policy
* Interpret and prioritise internal or external customer's requirements in line with organisation's policy
* Apply the appropriate tools and techniques to undertake fault finding and rectification
* apply Continuous Professional Development to support necessary business output and technical developments
* Operate safely and securely across platforms and responsibilities maintaining the security of personal data of internal and external stakeholders
* Communicate with all levels of stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress and managing escalation where appropriate
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, customers and other relevant stakeholders
* Manage and prioritise the allocated workload effectively making best use of time and resources
* Complete documentation relevant to the task and escalate where appropriate
* Install or undertake basic software upgrades,either physically or remotely
* Establish and diagnose the extent of the IT support task, in line with the organisation's policies and Service Level Agreements
* Provide remote/F2F support to resolve customer requirements
* Maintain a safe working environment for own personal safety and others in line with Health & Safety appropriate to the task
Your training plan
Information communications technician (Level 3).
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Maths (grade 4-9)
* English (grade 4-9)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Administrative skills
* Analytical skills
* Initiative
Other requirements
Starting salary is £20,000. Travel between campuses may be required to support the needs of the department.