Careers

Digi-Chaperone

Reporting To: FIT Training Services Coordinator

The main role of the Digi-Chaperone is to oversee the digi-skills development and progression of online learners participating in the Step In2 Tech Digi-Skills Programme (a collaborative initiative on the part of Microsoft, FIT and Prodigy Learning). A critical requirement in the role will be the on-going delivery of online digi-skills training offerings on available on the Digi-Skills Learning Platform enriched with continuous personable mentoring, career advice and development supports to participants – most of whom it is envisaged will be novices with regard to technology training. The Digi-Chaperone will be the first and constant point of contact for participants who for the most part will be job seekers engaged in this reskilling initiative as a means to kick-starting new career options in tech related sectors of the economy. The Digi-chaperone will guide, support and mentor participants through the programme content, advise them on career development and employment opportunities and where desired support them in their job search.

Tech Apprenticeship Development Officer

Primary responsibility: supporting the successful introduction, promotion and deployment of the ICT Associate Apprenticeship Programme, the Tech Apprenticeship programme being implemented by FIT, having been appointed national Coordinating Provider by the Apprenticeship Council and in collaboration with SOLAS, Education & Training Boards, ETBI, Technology Ireland and the wider tech sector. Key performance indicators will be the effective engagement of tech companies as adopters of the Apprenticeship route and their engagement of Tech Apprentices wishing to pursue route to a professional career in the sector. The goal of FIT is to scale to 1,000 Tech Apprentices by 2023.

Project Coordinator

At FIT (Fastrack into Information Technology) we pride ourselves on continuous evolution and innovation in the interest of key client groups of tech enthusiasts and tech employers. The driving force behind programme development is the presence of skilled and dedicated project managers. We are currently seeking a highly skilled Project Coordinator to contribute to programme development as we embark on a number of innovative vocational education training initiatives in emerging technologies. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in tech skills development initiatives, as well as strong work plan development and progress oversight skills. She/ He will be expected to prepare and present progress updates to appropriate management channels on a regular basis, ensuring the innovation we seek is being achieved.

Registrar

The Registrar is responsible for the Tech Apprenticeship Registry Team’s day-to-day oversight to include adherence to all statutory and accreditor requirements relating to the provision of apprenticeship in Ireland. Specifically, this will consist of the planning, scheduling, and monitoring of Tech Apprenticeship provision. The Registrar will also play a significant role in shaping quality assurance activity associated with Tech Apprenticeship delivery to include QA compliance reporting and the timely fulfillment of both internal and external stakeholder requirements. The Registrar role consists of some oversight of academic operations and specifically the management of apprentice assessment planning, graduation and related activities.

The Registrar will build and foster relationships and will be able to convey regulatory compliance requirements confidently and to various audiences. Most importantly, the Registrar will utilise and promote a data-driven approach to the Registry Team’s work. The Registrar will liaise with accreditors and regularly Chair various committees related to Tech Apprenticeship. The Registrar will promote good governance and champion quality assurance enhancement activity and improvement initiatives.

Workplace Learning Officer

Reporting to: FIT Registrar

The (WLO) Workplace Learning Officer is responsible for monitoring all Tech Apprentices’ progress through their work-based learning journey. Specifically, this will consist of planning and monitoring activity completed by apprentices in situ within their employers’ workplaces and while in completion of a Tech Apprenticeship programme. The WLO will build and foster relationships with employer representatives, Workplace Mentors, and Workplace Assessors and will act as a crucial link between Apprentices, Tutors, and FIT.

The WLO will utilise an online system to track apprentice progress against set timelines, putting in place mitigation arrangements where an apprentice does not meet expected standards or timelines. The WLO will work closely with the FIT Senior Quality Assurance Officer and escalate any apprentice welfare issues presenting on an ongoing basis.

Local Training Initiative Coordinator

Reporting to: FIT Registrar (on behalf of FIT CLG)

Place of Work: Aerbridge House, Dunshaughlin,

This LTI programme aims to provide its learners with the opportunity to engage in accredited training relating to ICT or advanced manufacturing, also identifying progression routes into further training, education, and employment options available to them. The LTI Coordinator will assist in developing and day-to-day implementation of the LTI programme in consultation with all stakeholders. The LTI Coordinator will assist with QQI and City and Guilds accreditation and will deliver programme elements to intake groups to include modules relating to ICT and transversal skills development.

Technical Trainer

Reporting to: FIT Registrar (on behalf of FIT CLG)

Place of Work: Aerbridge House, Dunshaughlin,

Local Training Initiative Assistant Coordinator

Reporting to: FIT Registrar (on behalf of FIT CLG)

Place of Work: Aerbridge House, Dunshaughlin,

This LTI programme aims to provide its learners with the opportunity to engage in accredited training relating to ICT or advanced manufacturing, also identifying progression routes into further training, education, and employment options available to them. The LTI Coordinator will assist in developing and day-to-day implementation of the LTI programme in consultation with all stakeholders. The LTI Assistant Coordinator will assist with QQI and City and Guilds accreditation and will deliver programme elements to intake groups to include modules relating to ICT and transversal skills development.

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