Level 6 (Degree) Computing Apprentice - Control

4 weeks ago


Warrington, United Kingdom Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Full time

**Science and Technology Facilities Council**

**Hours**: Full time, 37 hours per week

**Contract Type**:Fixed Term for 4 years

**Location**: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington

**Start Date**:September 2023

We are looking for an enthusiastic Level 6 (Degree) Digital & Technology Solutions Apprentice to join our Technology Department at the Daresbury Laboratory, Cheshire.

The Technology Department provides technology, engineering and support to STFC’s current and future facilities and programmes, with 325 technical and scientific staff acting as a single department across two sites at the Daresbury Laboratory and Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (Oxfordshire). Our work is only possible with dedicated teams that are capable of turning scientific objectives into reality.

You will be based within the Control Systems and Safety Interlocks Group, which is responsible for the design and development of state-of-the-art control and safety systems for several particle accelerators and large scientific facilities both within STFC and in collaboration with other national and international organisations.

The Digital & Technology Solutions Degree Apprentice will gain first-hand experience working as part of a professional team, supported by theoretical and practical learning. You will have the opportunity to make an impact early on in your role, where you’ll also learn the specialist skills tailored to the knowledge, skills and behaviours required as a computing professional.

**About an Apprenticeship at STFC**

With training and support from experts in their fields, you’ll be enthusiastic about developing your knowledge, skills and behaviours, working towards completing your apprenticeship, gaining appropriate qualifications whilst making a real difference in your role.

If working with innovative technologies on world-leading research isn’t enough, you will develop both professionally and as a critical member of the team in an environment you won’t find anywhere else.

Our dedicated Apprenticeship Team will support you every step of the way, helping you make the most of your opportunities and to achieve the goals you already have - and those you have yet to discover

We provide an opportunity to really pursue your interests and passion. You’ll have access to additional core skills development, access to a community of apprentices across the site, annual Apprentice awards evenings, a number of active sport and social groups across campus, and potential opportunities for overseas placements.

STFC offers a benefits package crafted to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days’ annual leave, an outstanding index linked pension scheme, 10.5 public and privilege days, Christmas closure and flexible working hours.

For a list of our full benefits, please visit here.

**About the role**

Responsibilities will include:

- Device interfacing and integration
- User Interface design
- Computer networking

Alongside this, you will undertake professional development and training through a mix of day-release and block teaching with Manchester Metropolitan University completing the Digital Technology Solutions Professional Apprenticeship - Software Engineering. Travel expenses will be provided when attending in-person teaching.

The modules you will complete will be a combination of general computing principles applicable to all occupational areas, with specialist units focused on the requirements of developing competencies in a Software Engineering role.

Year 1:

- Introduction to Programming
- Introduction to Business Systems
- Database Fundamentals
- Digital Technology in Organisations and Society

Year 2:

- IT Project Management
- Networks and Security
- Advanced Programming
- Introduction to Web Development

Year 3:

- Software Design and Architecture
- Full Stack Web Development
- Enterprise Programming
- Operating Systems

Year 4
- Software Testing and Quality Assurance
- Portfolio
- Optional Unit*
- Synoptic Project
- _a range of optional units will be available to choose from in your 4th year_

In your final year, you will also complete your work-based project before undertaking your End Point Assessment. The End Point Assessment will include a presentation between the university and STFC, covering the work-based project, your approach, outcome and the skills, knowledge and behaviours demonstrated. This will be assessed as part of the overall project assessment.

You will be supported in developing a portfolio of work-based projects to build and demonstrate the required skills, behaviours and knowledge required for this apprenticeship.

The qualifications you will achieve are:

- BSc (Hons) in Digital & Technology Solutions
- Level 6 Digital & Technology Solutions Professional

**Essential**:

- A strong and demonstrable interest in technology and computing
- Your CV and/or Cover Letter should give examples of personal or school/college projects th



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