JE2 Task 5

App Design/Games Creation Apprentice

In this apprenticeship I would be entering the world of App/Games Design. I would be tasked with Creating and Expanding new/current software, working as a team and participating with each other, listening to the clients needs and working with software such as Oculus rift, Unity and VB.Net.

The weekly wage would be £125, 37.5 hours a week. This apprenticeship requires 4 GCES's (Maths English IT). This would take place in Southampton.


Games Design Apprentice (PLAYGROUNDSQUAD UK LTD)
In this apprenticeship i would be taught how to kickstart my game ideas, and spark creative thinking. It woul take me through creating a game and help with all stages of development from creating levels to prototyping my ideas.

The weekly wage would be £99, 30 hours a week. This apprenticeship requires A-C GCSE's. This would take place in Thorp Road Manchester Greater Manchester M40 5BJ.

Apprentice Illustrator/Graphic Design
In this apprenticeship i would be creating art word for various games such as educational games and others. I would need to be a good artist both traditional and digital. i would need to have skills with a graphic tablet, good verbals skills and knowledge with adobe photoshop/illustrator.

the weekly wage would be £200. 40 hours per week. This apprenticeship requires no higher then a level 2 in graphic design.

Apprentice IT - Developer/Programmer
In this apprenticeship my duties would be as followed
  • Maintaining procedures and documents
  • Trouble shooting
  • Data processing
  • Website maintenance and modifications
  • Designing bespoke applications
  • Mobile application development
  • General data maintenance
I would have to have a keen interest in IT, be computer literate, and a good team member. I would need 5 GCSE's Including Maths and English language. This would take place at Cygnus
House 2-6 London Road, Hazel Grove Stockport Greater Manchester SK7 4AH.

Game Programmer Apprentice

This apprenticeship is the same as the previous Games Design Apprentice from PLAYGROUNDSQUAD. For this apprenticeship iu would be learning how to create 2D/3D Games using C++. I would also be working with Pc and dedicated hardware consoles such as the PS4.
The weekly wage would be £99, 30 hours a week.

Apprentice Video Games Repair Engineer

For this apprenticeship i would need to be confident in front of people due to this apprenticeship being a customer facing role. I would learn how to fix all modern consoles, phones and computers. 
I would also need to be 
  • Confident
  • Good time keeper
  • Polite
  • Honest
  • Conscientious
The weekly wage would be £132, 40 hours a week. This apprenticeship would last over 4 years. This also requires 4 GCSE's including English maths and IT.

IT Software Apprentice

In this apprenticeship my tasks would include 
  • Receiving customer calls and emails
  • Logging tickets and carrying out basic trouble shooting on customer systems
  • Undertake basic hardware repairs and service on and off site
  • Develop technical solutions to meet customers’ requirements
  • Basic purchasing and stores ordering/dispatching
  • Assist software engineers on implementation of customer projects
  • Review open tickets with customers on a regular basis
Also i would need to be self motivated Good time management skills, Organised friendly and approachable, Good communication skills, Ability to work as part of a team, Enthusiastic and professional attitude.
This would take place at Lakeside Cheadle Greater Manchester SK8 3GP. The weekly wage would be £157, 37.5 hours a week.

Apprentice Digital Sign Maker

For this apprenticeship the  Role will encompass the layout, setup and printing of a range of Digital Signage on various substrates for a variety of uses, including traffic signs, signs for business/retail premises, window display, amusement parks, indoor and outdoor exhibition displays, shop fronts, sports stadiums, bespoke and designs for vehicle bodies.

The weekly wage will be $123.75, 37.5 hours a week. A-D GCSE Grades are required. Stretford Motorway Estate, Stretford Manchester Greater Manchester M32 0ZH.


Creative and Digital Media Apprentice

For this apprenticeship the duties would include 
  • General duties around the design and photography studio,
  • preparing products for photography,
  • image editing,
  • amending design artwork,
  • being involved in design and artwork for print,
  • assisting to update websites.
The weekly wage would be £115.50, 35 hours a week. This apprenticeship would take place at Wyvern Avenue Stockport Greater Manchester SK5 7DD

Creative and Digital Media Apprentice

For this apprenticeship the tasks that i would have includes
  • Designing for digital media (web, user interface, user experience)
  • Designing for print
  • You will learn to contribute creative ideas
  • Staying up to date with design trends and standards
  • Support the design team where needed
  • Demonstrate skills with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Manipulating/editing images for the website
  • Creation and adjustment of digital images
The weekly wage would be £153, 35 hours a week. It would take place at Vicarage Lane Bowdon Altrincham Greater Manchester WA14 3BA. I would need 5 GCSE's above C grade.