Multi Skilled apprenticeship Review

by Howdens

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.6/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Multi skilled apprentice On Mondays we get taught theory at HETA. Throughout the rest of the week we learn key practical skills in different fields e.g. mechanical, electrical, pneumatics

7/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Yes

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it a lot but some of the instructors aren’t as helpful as they should be at HETA

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It’s organised enough that we know what we’re doing and there’s a set time period in each topic

8/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Whenever we need it

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

When we need it we can get it but we have to ask for the support

6/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I feel it will help me a lot with my practical shoes but not as much with theory

8/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

I believe there is at Howdens but not at HETA

6/10

9a. Would you recommend Howdens to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Looks after employees very well

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Howdens?

Be themselves and make jokes tell them good things about yourself