Overview:
Agilisys is one of the UK’s most innovative IT and business process service providers, helping our clients transform their businesses.
Working for both the public and private sector, we have earned a strong reputation and hold deep domain expertise within local and central government, healthcare, and financial services.
We design, build and operate an integrated suite of IT and business process services from end-to-end, meeting the needs of our public and private sector clients through cost-effective shared service platforms. We support our clients through a network of offices and centres of excellence throughout the UK, employing over 1,900 staff.
We are a service-oriented company built on the principle of technology delivery through adaptability, customer intimacy and teamwork. Our flexible approach enables us to respond to client requirements in a way that best suits their immediate and anticipated needs.
Framework: Advanced apprenticeship in Creative & Digital Media
Location: Civic Centre, Millgate Wigan, WN1 1AZ
Document Composition / Print IT Support
Skills can be gained by training and through experience however an understanding / awareness of the following bullet points would be advantageous. Some degree of creativity and a logical way of thinking / working would be expected.
General IT Skills
General PC skills, comfortable with standard Microsoft Office Products, Adobe Acrobat, email and internet.
Apple Macintosh Skills would be of advantage.
Programming
An understanding of scripting and the basic components as detailed below.
Data Types (Integer, String, Array)
Conditional Logic (If..Then…Else, for…next )
Logical Operations (and, or, not)
Variables (set, count, index, pointer)
Numbering Systems (Decimal, Binary, Hexadecimal)
Data
An understanding / awareness of the various types of data we deal with as detailed below.
CSV
XML
PDF
ASCII
Graphics
An understanding / awareness of the concepts of Graphic / Web Design including.
Image Manipulation.
Layers
Fonts
Imposition
CSS
HTML
Barcodes (data, QR, 2d matrix)
Software
Within the unit we use the following applications, some of which are highly specialised, and no experience or knowledge is assumed.
Document Composition
PC based systems.
Planet Press Suite for variable data forms, data workflow, document automation, ad-hoc mailing. Usually transactional monochrome letters.
Printshop Mail for variable data graphics such as raffle tickets, postcards and colour marketing material. Usually high quality colour work.
Graphic / Web Design
Apple Macintosh Systems.
Most of our work is to design for print but we are looking to branch out into web design.
We use industry standard tools including Quark Express, Adobe Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Knowledge of Adobe Dreamweaver or HTML would be of advantage
MIS
We use Accura MIS for job management, estimating, billing and stock control. This is managed by staff within the unit and requires support for report creation.
Web-2-Print
We use a hosted Skyline portal for web-2-print job submission. This requires management of web site, products and reports.
Future Developments.
We are looking to enhance systems to improve workflow, on-line stock ordering, pre-flighting and billing to improve the customer experience and make the whole operation more efficient.
Application process: by online application to Arch, followed by Arch telephone interview and assessment centre; interviews with Agilisys Arch staff followed by one week’s work experience at Appliance Online.
Why an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a great way to earn money, gain that all-important first step on the career ladder and get a qualification. No other option can offer you all three.
Are IT and digital careers good ones to get into?
IT and digital careers are amazing careers to get into. Why? Because there aren’t enough digital and IT people around, which means people who have experience and who are qualified are in demand, there’s lots of potential for career progression and you get to work with some great people. This apprenticeship will get you started with a recognised and respected Level 3 qualification as well as give you that all important start for your career with a great employer, MWI.
Why an apprenticeship with Agilisys Arch?
Arch Apprenticeships are great apprenticeships: we were set up by a leading technology group, Blenheim Chalcot, so we know what’s important for a great digital and IT apprenticeship. We’re not just “another training provider”. Arch has started nearly 150 young people on their careers and we have over 90% satisfaction rates from both apprentices and their employers and a 90% achievement rate.
Arch is a recognised training provider which holds two contracts with the Government to deliver apprenticeships and other associated programmes. We have led the digital industry to develop a new digital marketing apprenticeship so we are recognised as apprenticeship pioneers within the sector. We are an approved training centre for City & Guilds and for Edexcel (Pearson).
Essential attributes:
Bright and ambitious and likely to have a minimum of 5 GSCEs (or equivalent qualifications) at grade C or above including English and Maths.
A commitment to learn and work hard to get your career started
Proactive, professional and reliable behaviour
Strong attention to detail and a desire to ‘get it right’
Good at working in a team and communicating openly
Desirable attributes
Demonstrable skills in creative and digital media
Competencies we look for in all Arch Apprentices:
Team Work and Interpersonal Skills
Excellent Communication Skills
Organisation and Prioritisation Skills
Innovation and Creativity
Ambition/ Passion
Resilience and Adaptability