Apprentice Power Platform AI & Automation Engineer

• Work with colleagues and stakeholders to understand existing processes, user needs, pain points and desired outcomes.
• Map current processes and identify repetitive, manual or error-prone activities that may be suitable for automation.
• Design, build and maintain cloud flows, approval workflows, notifications, scheduled automations and data-driven processes using Microsoft Power Automate.
• Use appropriate Microsoft 365 and Power Platform connectors, expressions, conditions, variables and multi-step logic to deliver reliable solutions.
• Gain experience integrating solutions with SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, Forms, Dataverse, Power Apps and other approved business systems.
• Support the use of APIs, structured data and low-code integrations where standard connectors do not fully meet requirements.
• Explore practical uses of Microsoft Copilot and other approved AI tools, including prompt design, information structuring and intelligent workflow assistance.
• Test automations using suitable test data, document results, resolve defects and support controlled deployment into live use.
• Monitor flow performance, investigate failures, maintain connections and escalate security, data or service risks appropriately.
• Follow Power Platform governance, environment, solution, access-control, data protection, change-management and documentation standards.
• Measure and communicate the impact of automation through time saved, reduced errors, improved experience or other agreed benefits.
• Complete all required apprenticeship training, off-the-job learning, portfolio submissions, progress reviews and end-point assessment preparation within agreed timescales.

Training

Velocity apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team.

Using their expert knowledge, they will provide the skills necessary to succeed in the workplace and to expand future career prospects.

Throughout the apprenticeship, learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their programme.

After the apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be the potential to progress into a permanent role within the business, with further career development available.

Things to consider

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