Summary
Are you passionate about technology and eager to kickstart your career in IT? We’re looking for an apprentice to join our growing team and gain hands-on experience supporting a range of clients with their IT needs in a dynamic environment. You’ll play a key role in delivering technical support and assisting with IT projects.
Wage
£15,000 a year
Training course
Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, between 9am-5:30pm.
38 hours a week
Start date
Monday 23 February 2026
Duration
1 year 5 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
* Providing 1st and 2nd line IT support via the helpdesk, logging calls, and resolving issues over the phone
* Installing and configuring computers and related hardware
* Conducting customer site visits for IT-related issues across the Southeast
* Assisting with project work, migrations, and rolling out new IT infrastructure
* Supporting Microsoft systems and performing backup checks and reporting
* Monitoring and maintaining customers’ IT systems and network infrastructure
Where you'll work
UNIT 2
IMPERIAL PARK
RAWRETH LANE
RAYLEIGH
SS6 9RS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
QA LIMITED
Training course
Information communications technician (level 3)
What you'll learn
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
Training schedule
Why choose our Cloud Network Specialist apprenticeship?
QA’s Cloud Network Specialist Level 3 Apprenticeship provides a solid foundation in installing network cabling and hardware. A Cloud Network Specialist’s role is both desk-based and involves visits to clients' premises to resolve issues. Apart from installing network cabling and hardware, they may also be required to assist in the deployment and management of cloud-based services.
QA’s Cloud Network Specialist Level 3 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:
* Follow a cloud-first curriculum, covering on-premise and cloud-enabled networking
* Learn about core networking principles, including network addressing, cloud, virtualisation and security
* Understand the principles, hardware, protocols and services that form part of on-premise, cloud and hybrid network architectures
* Train with QA – the largest and leading provider for both Microsoft and AWS training
* Learn technical content that aligns to, and is relevant to, employers and the market
* Learn about DevOps methodologies and the fundamentals of databases and data migration
Tools and technologies learned: Learners will learn to use Microsoft Azure, AWS and Google Cloud.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* 3 of any subject (grade 4+ (A* - C))
* Maths & English (grade 3+ (D or above))
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Driving licence & own vehicle