Learning and Development Apprentice Review

by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Rating

10/10

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

I set up training for staff around the council. I contact internal and external providers to deliver this training and then advertise it to staff who are either interested or are required to complete it.

10/10

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

Yes- IT skills, Communication skills, Data Protection, Team Work

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I completely enjoy my programme

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is very structured around my work role and college learning

10/10

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

I receive a lot of support from both my employer and all the team.

10/10

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

I also receive a lot of support from my college assessor regarding my college work

10/10

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

I feel that it helps me a lot as i understand the importance of customer service and the ways in which i can provide it to different people

10/10

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.)

Yes- there are always a range of things to take part in

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because i gain a lot of support from everybody i work with and believe i have several ways to develop myself and network with other staff members and teams

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council?

Look online for advertisements and go to a careers advisor to support you with the application and interview process. Also, look into a learning programme