Apprenticeship and Development Coordinator Review

Some of my main responsibilities within my role include, reviewing and processing all Apprenticeship applications, supporting with managing our Apprenticeship Providers and learner queries. I also organise the Workshops and Graduations for our Step Up To HOD (Head Of Department) and GM (General Manager) Programmes. I process and raise invoices for my team and I manage the reporting for Apprenticeships. Since joining, my role has really evolved and I have enjoyed learning lot of new skills along the way!

I was recruited in as an Apprentice for David Lloyd Clubs completing my Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship. When I finished my GCSE'S, I went to Dance College to do a BETEC qualification so had no experience or knowledge in this area at all, so was a little apprehensive! However, with the continued support and guidance from my employer and training provider, I really enjoyed the Programme and feel I gained so much from completing the Apprenticeship, giving me the opportunity to progress in my career.

I really enjoyed completing my Apprenticeship, as this was in an area that I didn't have any knowledge or experience in, so I enjoyed learning something new, upskilling and supporting my own development! I feel the Programme has really helped me in my role, as it has taught me a wide range of topics giving me the opportunity to grow.

I found that my Apprenticeship was really well structured as I had a clear plan as to what I needed to complete for each month. Each month was a different module and the learning was very interactive which I found really helped me to understand and retain the information. I had sessions with my coach, who I had been allocated at the beginning of my Programme where I would get the opportunity to ask any questions I might have or if there were any modules I was struggling with, my coach would support. These sessions were varied between online and face to face.

My employer was extremely supportive, and did everything they could to support me to do well and set me up for success. My Manager was great! If there were any topics that I needed extra support with, we would sit down to go through this in more detail and she would explain this to me from a David Lloyd perspective. I feel I really gained a lot from this as it helped me to learn more about the business and gave me the opportunity to use my knowledge within my role. This is why I feel completing an Apprenticeship is such a great opportunity as you are able to demonstrate your learning within the workplace.

I received good support from my Training Provider as I was provided with brilliant resources and a plan to support me with my Apprenticeship. My coach was always there to help me and to explain the tasks/ modules in more detail if I was struggling and would continue to check in with me throughout my course.

By completing my Apprenticeship qualification, this has given me a broader understanding of Business Administration, and I am able to demonstrate my learnings daily within my role. I feel the Programme has helped me to upskill and also gain in confidence to support me in my career with David Lloyd Clubs!

David Lloyd Clubs is great at providing a different range of team bonding and fun activities! A few of my own personal experiences include... - Quiz Nights - Rounders - Cricket - Reformer Pilates - Group Exercise Classes - Tennis - Team Lunches - Freddo Friday ( everybody receives a chocolate Freddo on a Friday!)

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David Lloyd Clubs is a great place to work! I feel extremely lucky to work for such a brilliant company where everybody is so friendly, welcoming, caring and supports each other to do their best!! They are also very encouraging and supportive for you to progress in your career and there are so many amazing training courses available including the brilliant Apprenticeship Programmes we have to offer!

The biggest advice I would give to somebody completing an Apprenticeship, within David Lloyd Clubs, is to use your team around you for support, keep your Line Manager updated with your progress and to manage your time wisely!