Computing – Technology and Digital

Digital technology has transformed modern life - would you like to contribute to the future advancements?

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In the Black Country there are lots of organisations that will advertise for computing and IT roles and they could belong to other sectors as all businesses require IT and computing support. The 4 local authorities Sandwell, Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall and have many IT roles. Many of the NHS trusts will also offer these roles such as Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust who advertised in 2021.
The computing, technology and digital sector has an array of jobs. They vary from hardware and network jobs which involves installing, servicing and monitoring networks for a business. You will be working with hardware and software and fixing problems for customers over the phone or face-to-face. Software is used in technology from computers, to phones to games, apps, or aeroplane navigation systems. All software has to be designed, developed and tested and there are lots of different jobs in this area. However not all jobs in the tech world are for techies. There are lots of jobs in IT and digital for people with great people skills such as relationship management which involves helping customers solve their technical problems
It is predicted this sector will grow by 5.9% by 2027 creating more opportunties in computing, digital and technology
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You’ll need the knowledge of computer operating systems, analytical thinking skills, pay attention to detail, to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently, maths knowledge for understanding programming, problem-solving skills, persistence and determination

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Red – Formal Qualifications required – GCSE’s grades 4-9 , Level 3 Qualifications , A levels, or Degree

Amber – Some Formal Qualifications may be required at Level 2 depending on the employer this will vary depending on the organisation and position

Green – No formal Qualification required

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