British Army - Information Communications Technician - Full Time Career with Apprenticeship

Communication Systems Operators are expert at in advanced satellite, radio and computing technologies at the heart of winning the information battle.

On the battlefield, the provision of voice and data communication systems are crucial. Commanders must communicate with their troops or report back to the UK. This is why you are critical to winning the battle. Communications Systems Operators are expert in advanced satellite, radio and computing technologies. You are given modern, industry-linked training and how to operate cutting-edge equipment. You use your knowledge and skills to deliver advanced battle-winning communications and conduct defensive cyber operations across the globe.

The occupation includes contributing to the preparation for new or changed services, operation of the change process, the maintenance of regulatory, legal and professional standards, the building and management of systems and components in virtualised and cloud computing environments and the monitoring of performance of systems and services in relation to their contribution to business performance, their security and their sustainability.

The Information Communications Technician makes their contribution through the application of infrastructure management tools to automate the provisioning, testing, deployment and monitoring of infrastructure components.

An Information Communications Technician (ICT) provides support by using tools or systems to problem solve and trouble-shoot routine and non-routine problems. 

An ICT could be installing and configuring computer systems, diagnosing hardware and/or software faults, solving technical and applications problems, either remotely or in person. Some examples of these issues are slow performance, connection problems, and an inability to access data.

Training:

Step 1 - You'll start with your initial military training which teaches you how to be a soldier, covering everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle.

If you join as a Junior Soldier (under 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do the basic military training (short) course at Harrogate.
If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do the regular adult basic training.

Step 2 - Next, you will undertake your Class 3 Driver course at the Defence School of Transport in Leconfield, which will take about 25 weeks to complete. This will include earning you category B and C+E licenses, learning off road driving, driving different vehicles, Hazmat and basic vehicle maintenance.

Step 3 - After this, you will begin your initial communications training which will take place over a period of 4 weeks. You will learn to use state of the art communications systems in support of military operations before starting your Communications technician apprenticeship and working towards your driver and communications specialist class 2 qualifications in unit.

Qualifications you could get after training:

Level 2 Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) driver C + E Apprenticeship
Level 3 Information Communication Technician Apprenticeship
Level 2 Certificate Logistics and Transport
Level 2 certificates in Telecoms and Unified Comms
Functional Skills in English and maths if required

Training Outcome:

The apprenticeship is a gateway to a full-time career in the British Army. Promotion, along with increased salary and responsibility is dependent on successful completion of the apprenticeship and then on merit by competitive selection. As you advance through the ranks, you will have the increased opportunity to lead and direct people, managing resources and workforce within your area of work to deliver the required outputs whilst maintaining and instilling the highest values and standards expected of the British Army. You belong here.

Employer Description:
Protecting the nation and its dependent territories will always be the British Army's first role. Highly trained soldiers are ready to deploy anywhere at any time to meet a variety of challenges, ranging from support to the Police following a terrorist attack, to specialist capabilities such as bomb disposal and intelligence experts, 24 hours a day 365 days a year, we are always ready to serve. You belong here.

Working Hours :
Shift and working patterns may vary. Working locations will vary nationally depending on the apprenticeship and working requirements. Days and times to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative