Summary
The apprentice will assist with the smooth-running of all IT infrastructure, provision and services. Front-line presence for the LFF IT department assisting with the day-to-day IT support. Providing support to all our staff in our offices, remote workers and hybrid working patterns.
Wage
£18,000 a year
Training course
Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Duration
1 year 4 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
You will be required to immerse yourself into LFF’s IT infrastructure, familiarise yourself with all staff, locations and services and develop relationships throughout LFF. Once inducted you will be providing IT support to staff, developing your skillset and gain valuable experience which will lead to you adding value to LFF IT’s provision. As experience grows so will exposure and responsibilities to technologies and projects.
Creating, reviewing and maintaining IT documentation and self-help guides for all LFF staff. Ensuring the safe, secure and efficient usage of all LFF provided IT equipment, software and systems.
In addition to this, you will also:
* Assist with the provision and presence of the department’s support approach
* Be first ‘port-of-call' for reported IT issues, diagnose and triage at first level before escalation
* Liaising with staff across all levels of the LFF hierarchy and providing IT support throughout
* Perform troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve problems both in-house and remotely
* Setting up laptops/PCs and any necessary peripheral devices
* Installing, configuring and distributing appropriate software
* Management of 50+ Smartphones via our MDM solution (MaaS360)
* Help to maintain an asset inventory
* Liaising with external service providers where required
* Performing tests and research on new software and hardware
* Assisting with any major hardware/software upgrades or changes
* Managing technical documentation for both in-department and company-wide
* Provide support to the IT Manager & IT Technician on larger-scale projects
* Deliver basic training on an ad-hoc basis
Where you’ll work
Lucy Faithfull Foundation
Epsom
K17 1HQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS LIMITED
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
Expected duration: 16 months
Apprenticeship level: Level 3 (Advanced)
Programme: Information Communications Technician
During this apprenticeship, you will follow a fully supported training programme with LearnTech, delivered through combined weekly remote classroom-based training, workplace assessment/training and online learning working towards completing the Information Communication Technician standard.
The training covers the following core occupational duties:
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
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
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Initiative
* Verbal and written skills
Other requirements
It is a requirement to have five GCSE 9-4 grades or equivalent (including English and Maths) to apply for this type of apprenticeship. If you do not have these grades but have completed numeracy and literacy Key Skills/Functional Skills at level two you may also apply for these apprenticeships. You must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for the role: -Have been a UK/EEA resident for the last 3 years -Hold valid residency status -Have the right to work in the UK