J2 Task 5

Apprenticeship summary

Weekly wage

£123.75

Working week

37.5 Hours Per Week - Shift basis Tues-Sat

Apprenticeship duration

12 Months

Possible start date

30 Mar 2016

Date posted

24 Feb 2016

Distance

2.7 miles

Apprenticeship level

Intermediate Level Apprenticeship

Reference number

VAC000715412

Positions

1 available

Main Purpose Of Job

• To assist the Senior Chef on duty with storage, preparation and cooking of all food items for the restaurant while adhering to all health and food safety areas of due diligence as laid out by safe food better business. To also demonstrate and help maintain high levels of service that consistently exceeds the expectations of our customers.

Duties

• To learn and record skills and recipes from other members of the kitchen
• To understand daily departmental costs and how they influence profit and loss results
• To ensure min kitchen wastage
• To follow the cleaning schedules for the kitchen and clean your section and other areas as directed
• Ensure stock is controlled. Accept and store deliveries
• To report any maintenance issues to head chef immediately
• To comply with the conditions of food hygiene polices
• To be flexible and willing to help other departments at busy times if required
• To assist and monitor food stocks and stock movement

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Apprenticeship summary

Weekly wage

£115.50

Working week

Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm 35 Hrs

Apprenticeship duration

12 Months

Possible start date

28 Mar 2016

Date posted

21 Dec 2015

Distance

1.5 miles

Apprenticeship level

Advanced Level Apprenticeship

Reference number

VAC000727011

Positions

1 available

The role primarily involves proactive monitoring and management of a variety of Microsoft networks handling and resolving issues identified by our management application before they impact our client’s productivity.
The combination of on the job internal training and professional training enables the individual to build on existing knowledge and have a good foundation in many aspects of IT support provision.
Delivery of reactive 1st Line support and associated services to our client base will be an additional responsibility once required technical level has been gained.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual keen to gain valuable experience and indeed industry standard and leading IT vendor accreditations and build a career at a highly accredited IT services provider.

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Apprenticeship summary

Weekly wage

£132.00

Working week

40 hours Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm

Apprenticeship duration

12 Months

Possible start date

18 Apr 2016

Date posted

2 days ago

Distance

2 miles

Apprenticeship level

Intermediate Level Apprenticeship

Reference number

VAC000777964

Positions

1 available

Your Duties will involve:

• Supporting the help desk and site maintenance.
• Server building.
• On site maintenance.
• Taking incoming calls and dealing with clients.  
• Supporting the team.

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Apprenticeship summary

Weekly wage

£148.00

Working week

Monday to Friday 9-5 37.5hpw

Apprenticeship duration

12 months

Possible start date

11 Apr 2016

Date posted

01 Mar 2016

Distance

4.3 miles

Apprenticeship level

Advanced Level Apprenticeship

Reference number

VAC000793667

Positions

1 available

This organisation has been recognised by The Sunday Times as the “Fastest Growing Privately Owned Drinks Company in Britain”. Formed in 1979 our client are the UK’s largest independent drinks wholesaler. They specialise in distributing beers, wines, spirits, soft drinks and associated sundries and have an overall aim to provide all licensed establishments with all of their bar and sundry supplies.
Having taken on apprentices before from Baltic Training Services who have developed into full-time positions this company has a rich heritage of developing and progressing there staff.
General duties of the role will involve:

• General Internal IT Support
• Fixing network problems
• Setting up and maintaining user accounts
• Troubleshooting printers, laptops and other devices

If you are looking to start a career in one of the world’s fastest growing sectors with a nationally recognised company then please apply now.

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Apprenticeship summary

Weekly wage

£122.10

Working week

Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm 37 Hrs

Apprenticeship duration

12 Months

Possible start date

28 Mar 2016

Date posted

22 Dec 2015

Distance

3.5 miles

Apprenticeship level

Intermediate Level Apprenticeship

Reference number

VAC000728657

Positions

1 available

Main duties: 

• Ensure all captured details are correct by confirming back to the customer phonetically
• Explain package details, terms and conditions in order to eliminate any mis-selling
• Validators have to make sure the customer is happy with the details given before the order is processed, as well as trying to identify any fraudulent information that may be given by the customer
• Objection handles in order to retain any customers who are thinking of cancelling the order
• Using secure systems, process customer details as given via the customers deal sheet
• Correct any problematic orders, by utilising either sales or inbound agents, to contact and re-take any missing or incorrect details
• Complete all processing as soon as possible, in order not to generate a backlog of orders
• Protect customers and the company by taking ownership of customer details to prevent misuse or fraud
• Contact customers to correct any pending, incorrect customer details or complaints in order to retain lost revenue
• Up sell at any opportunity to increase productivity and sales
• Handle any complaint, query or requests from customers or external sources
• CS agents need to be proficient in all the above points, bar processing.

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Apprenticeship summary

Weekly wage

£307.00

Working week

Mon-Fri, core hours 9am - 5:30pm, 37.5 hrs a week

Apprenticeship duration

4 and a half years

Possible start date

05 Sep 2016

Date posted

22 Dec 2015

Distance

4.7 miles

Apprenticeship level

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Reference number

VAC000759984

Positions

15 available

If you are looking for an alternative, accelerated path into the IT industry, you should consider this 4 ½ year study and work programme from Capgemini. It includes all the opportunities you need to prepare for a successful career in the IT industry, acquiring technical skills in software engineering as well as broader business related personal development.
The degree is: BSc (Honours) in Digital & Technology Solutions. This has three, eighteen month stages, each equivalent to a normal academic year. Each stage comprises three six-month blocks. This pattern of study is designed to fit around full-time employment and uses a blended learning approach, which mixes distance learning, work-based study and attendance at on-campus study days.
This approach allows apprentices to be both productive employees with Capgemini, learning relevant skills on the job, and participants in a learning community of students who are broadening and deepening their professional knowledge together.

• The opportunity to study part-time for a BSc (Honours) in Digital & Technology Solutions and several professional qualifications
• A thorough grounding in software engineering and consulting
• Valuable experience on client projects on-going support from experts in your chosen field and from buddies or mentors
• The chance to develop skills in environments such as C# .net; Drupal/PHP; Microsoft, Java, SQL and to work with Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS)
• Regular reviews, tracking performance and re-assessing salary in line with performance
• Relevant and substantial work experience
• The opportunity to reach and exceed the salary of a graduate entrant after end of the 4 ½ years
• No student loan or tuition fee debts
• Sponsorship, giving you a debt free start to your career - our Degree Apprentices study for a degree without requiring a university loan.

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Apprenticeship summary

Weekly wage

£115.50

Working week

Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm 35 Hrs

Apprenticeship duration

12 Months

Possible start date

28 Mar 2016

Date posted

07 Dec 2015

Distance

2.5 miles

Apprenticeship level

Advanced Level Apprenticeship

Reference number

VAC000703013

Positions

1 available

Service Desk Advisers record enquiries, provide timely and accurate responses to those calls which can be dealt with directly, and ensure that other calls are referred elsewhere for resolution.
As an IT Support Apprentice you will gain experience and knowledge over time and gradually be able to assist in providing Service Desk support in the SDS Section. You will gain experience and knowledge in SAP modules, including Financial and HCM, and over time assist the Resolver Group to support and develop SAP and related systems.
Main duties:

• Undertake on the job learning and work as directed under close supervision within SDS
• Undertake work based learning and undergo assessment as required to achieve agreed NVQ key skills and technical certificates as appropriate
• Represent the Department to its customers in a polite and helpful manner, promote good communications with university staff, academics, students and visitors.

Wage will rise to £230.65 per work after 12 weeks.

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Apprenticeship summary

Weekly wage

£163.46

Working week

37.5 Hours, Shifts TBC

Apprenticeship duration

12 Months

Possible start date

27 Mar 2016

Date posted

22 Jan 2016

Distance

1.5 miles

Apprenticeship level

Advanced Level Apprenticeship

Reference number

VAC000742288

Positions

1 available

Estio Training has an exciting new opportunity for a Digital Marketing/PPC (Pay Per Click) Apprentice.
We are looking for an inspired, creative, self-motivated, reliable and hard-working social media apprentice to join an independent media agency based in the heart of MediaCityUK, Salford Quays Manchester.
You must have an interest in social media marketing, with excellent communication skills. You must have a professional attitude towards tasks, and hold consistently high standards. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing social media team, responsible for the management of various high-profile clients.
This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, pro-active individual who is seeking to develop their career.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning, creating and scheduling of client social media campaigns
• Assist with creation of images and infographics, using necessary image creation software
• Assist with planning social media activity for internal social media platforms
• Write blog posts on industry news
• Develop knowledge, skills and confidence of running a successful social media campaign
• Basic knowledge of social media and how it works (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram)
• Organisational skills including time keeping and keeping a tidy workspace
• Ability to use social media platforms

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Apprenticeship summary

Weekly wage

£173.08

Working week

37.5 Hours, Shifts TBC

Apprenticeship duration

12 Months

Possible start date

06 May 2016

Date posted

29 Feb 2016

Distance

1.9 miles

Apprenticeship level

Advanced Level Apprenticeship

Reference number

VAC000792687

Positions

1 available

Level 3 Estio IT Apprenticeship
IT Support Technician Apprentice
Manchester
£9,000/Annum
Please contact jasmine.sugden@estio.co.uk or call 0845 017 9997
Estio Training has an exciting new opportunity with ActiveWin Media based in central Manchester.
ActiveWin buys everything from small-volume media purchases through to mega-campaigns and our buyers are interested in all media types, including CPM, CPC, CPV and CPA. We pride ourselves on being experts in digital acquisition with the power and skills to take your brand to the next level. We tailor our marketing incentives around you to reflect your objectives.
ActiveWin have a current requirement for an IT Support Technician Apprentice to be the first point of call to support employees who have technical issues.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Main point of call for our external IT company
• First line IT support dealing directly with employees who have technical problems such as forgotten passwords, email issues, software and/or hardware issues.
• Monitoring and maintaining the company’s computer systems and monitoring/maintaining the IT infrastructure. 
• General helping with technical requests and equipment around the office
• Support development team with web development tasks
• Monitoring/Ordering IT Equipment 
• New starter set up – set up the computer, Skype and emails. As well as Cube logins, Income Access logins, Trello logins, etc.

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Apprenticeship summary

Weekly wage

£150.00

Working week

37.5 Hours (Mon-Fri, 9am-5:30pm)

Apprenticeship duration

12-24 Months

Possible start date

04 Apr 2016

Date posted

07 Mar 2016

Distance

3.3 miles

Apprenticeship level

Intermediate Level Apprenticeship

Reference number

VAC000796459

Positions

1 available

• The Props Assistant will be working exclusively with Photography team.
• The Props Assistant will collect any props needed and also strip sets. Any breakages will also need to be reported and removed from stock list.
• There will be opportunity to source new resources from prop houses or hire shops and keep track of expenditure and budgets.
• The Props Assistant will predominantly work with Photography staff but on occasion will liaise with Merchandise Manager in regards to safe storage solutions.
• The Props Assistant will also liaise with the Facilities Manager in regards to Health and Safety matters particularly when it comes to having a big sort out in the props room.

J2 Task 3

Name

Roberto D’alberto

What is/are your dream job(s)?

What do you have to do to start working in that industry?

My Dream Job would be to work in the games industry, as animator or Games Designer. Currently, I have many different skills in drawing and design to help me reach my dream job. My aspirations also consist of wanting to join the music industry too. Hopefully once I have passed all my classes and graduated at university, I will be able to choose a career path line and get involved with many different things.

What skills do you possess now?

Don’t list your qualifications as they are on you CV. Talk about what you did within those subjects that you’re good at and enjoyed.

The skills I currently possess consist of modern technology, such as Photoshop, Illustrator and Games software. I also have skills in drawing on bot paper and digital devices, along with knowledge of drawing and art. When it comes to music, I am very skilled, as I can play 4 different instruments and have music theory knowledge as well.

Have you carried out any work experience or voluntary work?

Don’t list your qualifications as they are on you CV. Talk about what you did within those subjects that you’re good at and enjoyed.

I have done voluntary work before. For example, I worked with NCS (National Citizens Service) to help a local community with the look of an ally way behind a church. I had to clean, and decorate the ally way with paint and plants.  For work experience, I worked with my local school as an assistant, helping out teachers with small jobs and watching over the reception. I’ve also had a different work experience, where I had to be a part of a development team for a 2 hour game with my college class. I was the leader of the sounds development team, and had to give order down from my superior to my team on how the audio for the game should sound and what kind of music they/we needed to produce.

What soft, transferable skills do you possess now or need to develop and how?
Problem solving	Communication	Commitment
Tenacity	Creativity	Honesty
Efficiency	Innovation	Trustworthiness
Teamwork	Entrepreneurship	Reliability
Self-presentation	Punctuality	Humour
Confidence	Public speaking	Empathy
ICT	Literacy	Numeracy
Try to use examples from your everyday experience and that negatives can sometimes be turned into positives.
My skills revolve around loud communication and problem solving. I’m very good at solving problems and finding solutions to problematic situations. Helping my friend get the bus when he has no money or a bus pass even though he’s late, would be an example of this, because I’d have to find a way to get him to school with me on time somehow. I’m also very creative, I am always creating new things with my drawings and music, while being inspired by my surroundings and the games I play.  I’m also really good at quick mental maths, and doing huge sums in my head. For example, going to a shop and having to work out how much it will costs for all my things.

What personal interests and hobbies do you have or have had in the past?
Reading Films Music – both playing and listening to. Socialising	Sports Pets Travel Stamp collecting
However uninteresting you may think your interests are, even if you’ve not taken them very far, put them down.
My best interests are in music, Basketball and Games. I listen to a lot of music and a lot of different music, plus, I can play Piano, Drums, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar and Bass Guitar. I mostly play acoustic guitar in my house and lean different songs all the time. I really enjoy making music with my friends, but not just for fun, as one of my friends plans on making music his profession. When it comes to basketball, I used to play professionally, but I eventually decided to take on a career in gaming as I enjoy it more. I play basketball mostly in my spare time if I’m not playing games, working or playing instruments. I especially love watching basketball too, like the NBA for example.

J2 Task 4

University of Bolton

Accommodation:

Full Academic Year - The cost of accommodation for the 2015/16 academic year is £3,061.50. This covers a period of 39 weeks and includes the Easter and Christmas vacations.  It includes costs of heating, lighting, hot water and the internet. Temporary Accommodation is not available in the Halls of Residence.

Semester Two study - The cost of accommodation for students studying from January 2016 during the 2015/16 academic year is £1,570.00. The contract begins on Saturday 23rd January 2016 and covers a period of 20 weeks, including the Easter vacation. Like any contract in accommodation, the end date of the contract is set and standard.

Methods of payment:

Full Academic Year -There are three methods of payment available to students signing a 2015/16 39 week contract: a one off payment for the full amount, termly instalments and the third payment method is yet to be confirmed. We will send you further details with your offer of accommodation.

Semester Two study - There are two methods of payment. Students signing a 2015/16 semester two contract can either pay the full amount of £1,570.00. Alternatively, the fee can be paid in two instalments.

What Does the course offer:

You’ll need grounding in key software packages, like Unreal Engine, Unity, Auto desk Maya, Adobe Photoshop and ZBrush. These will develop your ideas from concept sketches to full-blown environments, characters and animations. You’ll use these skills in your own game productions. 

We’ll teach you the fundamentals of game scripting, so you can build on the problem-solving skills needed to transition seamlessly between the various disciplines of game development. In class, you'll work in a team-based environment that closely matches a real world studio, following professional workflows that ensure everyone operates with a single purpose with a strong emphasis on producing high value portfolios. 

In the second year you can build your industry experience further with a work placement and some real life industry briefs. At the end of year two, there’s even an opportunity for further study to a full BSc Honours degree with a third year option. Whether you plan to be a valued member of an established AAA studio, or become an overnight sensation as a rock-star Indie developer with your creative vision, by the end of the course you’ll be on top of your game in every aspect of developing, marketing and shipping products that can compete across computer, console and mobile spaces.

Address:

Deane Road

Bolton

BL3 5AB

United Kingdom

http://www.bolton.ac.uk/Undergraduate/LifeBolton/HallsResidence.aspx

University of Central Lancashire (U Clan):

The University of Central Lancashire (U Clan) in Preston was founded in 1828 as the Institution for the Diffusion of Knowledge. ‘Ex solo ad solem’, or in translation, ‘From the Earth to the Sun’, has been its motto ever since – helping people from all walks of life to make the most of their potential is what UCLan’s all about.

Today UCLan is one of the UK’s largest universities. With a student and staff community approaching 38,000 it is the fifth largest employer in the North West of England. Internationally UCLan has academic partners in all regions of the globe and it is on a world stage that the first class quality of its education was first recognised. The University has an increasingly thriving campus in Cyprus delivering UCLan programmes and original research within a UCLan environment and culture.

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in the heart of Preston - has developed an enviable reputation, with over 500 undergraduate programmes, serving a multi-cultural campus community of over 30,000 students. With our compact campus in the heart of the city, you will be immersed in the friendly atmosphere of Preston. We're continually investing in our main campus and in 2015 we announced a £200 million Campus Master plan which will blend our existing fantastic facilities with new buildings and public, green spaces, improving access for pedestrians and cyclists. A state-of-the-art Engineering Innovation Centre, costing more than £30 million, is also due to open on the Preston Campus in 2018. 

All of our courses draw on a wide range of expertise from academics across the university, current professionals and your future employers to make sure that what you study is at the cutting edge of the field and relevant to your ambitions. Our courses are backed up by an established research reputation; in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) all 16 academic areas submitted by UCLan were officially recognised as demonstrating elements of world-leading research. Studying at the University of Central Lancashire means you can gain a truly global experience, with amazing travel opportunities, the chance to study abroad or the opportunity to learn a new language for free. Tailored study along with work placement opportunities, via established industry links will leave you fully prepared for employment both at home and abroad.

Address:

Preston

Lancs

PR1 2HE

United Kingdom

http://www.uclan.ac.uk/about_us/index.php

The Manchester College:

The Manchester College is based at many sites across Manchester. We have campuses in the north, south and centre of the city. Each site has its own specialist, cutting edge facilities and a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

The College is ideally placed to offer a huge range of opportunities to learners of all ages.

At The Manchester College, we're passionate about helping you to achieve your goals and our friendly, professional staff are here to support you. Our campuses across Manchester are fantastic places to learn, they benefit from regular investment which creates a vibrant and lively place for you to study. We offer an affordable university education and have achieved the highest grades possible in our recent IQER inspection. Our experienced teaching staff are hand-picked to ensure we have industry professionals teaching our students the relevant skills for their chosen industry.

 The Manchester College offers a supportive and friendly environment. We have small class sizes so that we can offer each and every student a personal level of support. 

We also offer additional support that is required for a learning or physical disability. In the latest National Student Survey our undergraduates gave us the thumbs up' .86% are highly satisfied with the teaching and experience, which is above the national average. Our academic standards are high, 96% of our final year students achieve their qualification. We produce graduates that have the skills required by industry ensuring great progression rates into employment, last year 90% of our graduates were employed or in further study within 6 months of graduating.

Address:

Openshaw Campus

Ashton Old Road

Openshaw

Manchester

M11 2WH

United Kingdom

http://www.bolton.ac.uk/Undergraduate/LifeBolton/HallsResidence.aspx

The Manchester Metropolitan University:

Manchester Metropolitan University is one of the largest campus-based universities in the UK with a total student population of over 36,000. Our claim is to be the University for world-class professionals with an emphasis on vocational education and employability.

Our roots in higher education date back to 1824, and we are committed to a strong future through a £350million investment in our buildings and facilities.

The University was initially developed as a centre of Technology, Art and Design from Manchester Mechanics’ Institution (1824) and Manchester School of Design (1838). Later Schools of Commerce (founded 1889), Education (f. 1878) and Domestic Science (f. 1880) were added along with colleges at Didsbury, Crewe, Alsager and the former Domestic and Trades College (f. 1911), latterly Hollings College. The painter L. S. Lowry attended the art school in the years after the First World War where he was taught by the noted impressionist Adolphe Valette.

Our roots in higher education date back to 1824 and we're committed to a strong future through a £350million investment in our buildings and facilities. You will benefit from high quality, leading-edge teaching and study facilities, alongside the strong professionally-focussed relationships that our academic staff have with organisations on a regional, national and international level. Our central campus is situated close to Manchester's city centre, with one further campus location in Crewe, 36 miles from Manchester. Manchester is one of the most extensive higher education centres in Europe. Its undeniable buzz, unique cosmopolitan character and varied ethnic mix makes the city the UK's most popular student city in the UK. 

Our campus in Crewe offers a friendly campus experience, with a relaxed community feel and good access to nearby towns. We are one of the UK's largest providers of science, engineering, technology and mathematics courses and an international leader in clothing design and technology. We are a UK leader in art and design, education, sport science and the health and social work professions. Our academic reputation is underpinned by our research credibility. We are ranked fourth for research amongst the UK's teaching universities by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) and we ensure that you will benefit from that research expertise in the subjects you choose to study.

Address

Recruitment and Admissions

Business School/Student Hub

All Saints Campus

Manchester

M15 6BH

United Kingdom

http://www2.mmu.ac.uk/about/

The University of Salford:

The University of Salford is a friendly, vibrant and pioneering University. We continually invest in our campus, facilities and industry partnerships to enhance your student experience and provide opportunities to develop the skills needed to succeed in your career. 

Our courses open doors to rewarding and challenging careers in health, science, engineering, the arts, the built environment, media, music, law and business.You'll benefit from the expertise of our academics who have a strong track record of delivering high-quality teaching, leading influential research projects and are highly respected in their fields. At Salford you'll be joining a vast student community with students from around the world and you'll be located in Greater Manchester which is home to the largest student population in Europe. 

Come to Salford and you'll be based on a leafy, riverside campus that is only one and half miles (3km) from Manchester city centre so you'll get the best of both worlds. With the opening of our MediaCityUK campus (right next to the BBC) we now have four campuses. Three are within a 10 minute walk of each other and the fourth, at MediaCity, is connected via a free bus service that runs every 10 minutes. We're also continuing to invest heavily in our campus and facilities, to ensure you get a great university experience.

Address

Salford

M5 4WT

United Kingdom

http://www.salford.ac.uk/