Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My role involves helping assist my co workers in day to day finance. This ranges from a little bit of payroll to accounting. I help with invoicing and procurement whilst also getting an overview with the management and administration side of my role.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Over my time working for DDFRS, I have developed my ability to liaise with people. Whilst also developing my cognitive skills.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I thoroughly enjoy my programme. Whilst getting hand on experience, I am not only just given plenty of responsibilities but I am also given help whenever i need it. This helps my progression as i never feel like I'm stuck.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I would say that my programme is pretty well structured and organised. I understand what is expected, what the progression path look like and how it works.

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive as much support as i need. If i ask for any help or advise, i am happy knowing i will get the response i need.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • Similar to the amount of support i receive from my employer, i am offered extra revision and support sessions to help me towards my qualification if i need them.

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I am confidant that the qualification that i am doing is right for the role that i have. It gives me a boarder understanding of what i am doing, helping me preform to a greater standard.

    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 plenty of sporting and clubs to get involved in at work. Ranging from football to golf to charity fund raising,

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Its a supportive community of hard working people who are eager to point and guide you in the right direction.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue?
  • Be yourself. Work hard and don't be afraid to ask for help.


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Finance

Durham (County Durham)

April 2025


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