Plasterer Review

by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Rating

9.4/10

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

I am training to be a fully qualified plasterer. I work on tenanted properties and I do plastering repairs in peoples homes.

10/10

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

I have learnt lots of skills over the last couple of years, not only physical plastering skills, but I have learnt social skills and developed my confidence. I talk to new people every day.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy it, I am more of a hands on type of person, I really enjoy anything hands on. I also enjoy the fact I work somewhere different each day or week as I like doing different things and I like meeting different people.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is structured well by Sandwell college and Sandwell council

10/10

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

We receive as much support as we require, Sandwell council have supported me with my dyslexia and studying.

10/10

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

Same as previous

10/10

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

My mentors help me learn new things every day. I also have a van permit so I can drive the vans and gain cofidence.

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.)

They host events at row at lane sometimes, I personally have never attended one though

5/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

I am learning a lot through working with them

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

Lots of detail in the written applications is useful. Also, don’t think because you haven’t done a trade before that you can’t do it. We all start somewhere and an apprenticeship is that perfect place to start. You will gain confidence and skills as you progress.