Data Cabling Apprenticeship

Supporting Your Development

A Data Cabling Apprenticeship is a Modern Apprenticeship where you will work alongside experienced data engineers to gain hands on experience and knowledge of installation of data, voice, and fibre cabling and containment within construction and client premises. Apprentices must be able to demonstrate practical aptitude, enthusiasm and have a basic knowledge of IT infrastructure. You will provide support during data cabling installations and receive formal training, including in the following:

• Install, terminate, test and label UTP/FTP Cat 5E, Cat 6, Cat 6A and Cat 7 data cabling systems
• Install, terminate, test and label single mode, multimode and blown fibre cabling
• Install, terminate, test, fix, tone and label multicore voice cabling
• Understand patching requirements within building premises
• Install data cabinets and data racks within comms rooms
• Install PVC, metal and cable matting containment
• Apply health & safety and environmental legislation working practices

Entry Requirements and Applications

It is desirable for applicants to have achieved a National 5 or GSCE in Maths, English, Physics and a technical subject as a minimum.

To apply, please email a copy of the following to Arthur McKay’s HR department using the “APPLY NOW” button below:

• A completed Arthur McKay Apprenticeship Application Form (download here)
• Your most recent CV

Applications for 2019 apprenticeships are open from 7th January – 30th April 2019.

Please note that you must download and complete your Apprenticeship Application Form prior to submitting your application. To distinguish your application, please ensure you provide details of any relevant skills and/or work experience you have. It is important to note that, due to the high volume of applicants, any applications that do not include the required documentation will not be considered.