Unix apprentice Review

by Co-op

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Unix admin -i work on the day to day running of the business. I monitor and create filesystems, give users access and perform file transfers.

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • ITIL - Unix skills - Professional attitude - People skills

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • It is a great way to get in to the work place, the team is helpful and I have been guided throughout the course.

    10/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Co-op?

    • Very well, they have a lot of time for me. I do not get looked down upon for being an apprentice.

    10/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Very well, it has been planned so that I get a good mix of work place experience and knowledge for my competences.

    10/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • A lot, they are always there if i need feedback with a very detailed and prompted response.

    10/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • A lot, i have people who I can always go to... Also a member of my team sits down with me on occasions.

    10/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • As i live just outside of Manchester the salary is perfect.

    10/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Some.

    4/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Co-op to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Great place to work, helpful and well structured.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Co-op?

    • Ask them to get involved in OOH tasks and groups. Network across the company, this will help you. Also make sure you're professional due to the Co-op being such a big brand.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Information Technology

North West

June 2015

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