IT Technical Services Apprentice
Freeman College
About the Role
You will receive on the job training and support whilst providing first line support for the information technology systems/hardware. You will be required to assist the Technical Services Manager with routine tasks such as setting up phones and laptops and managing support tickets for various issues.
- Providing first line user support to staff and students as required using the desktop systems, including dealing with operational problems such as hardware faults and software incompatibilities
- Assist new staff with IT onboarding, including account setup, device allocation, email configuration, and access to required systems, with the ability to handle repetitive, process-driven tasks accurately and consistently. Prepare, configure, and deploy mobile phones, laptops, and tablets for new starters following standard Trust procedures, maintaining strong attention to detail when performing routine setup tasks
- Assist with the administration and development of the desktop and office network systems as required, including user administration, maintenance of the office e-mail system, internet filter software and ensuring that the security procedures for the desktop system within the office network are appropriate and are being followed
90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.
About the Training
Why choose our Azure Cloud Support Specialist apprenticeship?
The new Microsoft Azure Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 programme has been designed in partnership with Microsoft to build Azure cloud capabilities in your organisation.
This new Microsoft apprenticeship is part of QA's drive to support Microsoft’s Get On 2021 campaign, a five-year initiative to help 1.5 million people build careers in technology and help 300,000 connect to tech job opportunities.
QA’s Azure Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:
- Learn on-premises and cloud-enabled technologies and services
- Learn technical content that aligns to and is relevant to employers and the market
- Gain an Azure Fundamentals Qualification and a Microsoft 365 fundamentals qualification
- Get an introduction to Windows, Linux and PowerShell
Tools and technologies learned: Learners will learn to use Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows 10, AWS, Linux, PowerShell.
About the Employer
Freeman College is part of Ruskin Mill Trust. Established in 1984, Ruskin Mill Trust is an educational charity that operates in England, Scotland and Wales. We offer exciting outdoor learning environments, utilising practical land and craft activities to support the development of work and life skills in young people with autistic spectrum conditions and other learning differences. Working with hand, head, heart and place, Ruskin Mill Trust helps individuals to re-imagine their potential.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Driving licence
- Own vehicle
Training Provider
QA LIMITED
Course/Training
Information communications technician (level 3)