Apprentice Review

by Civil Service

Rating

7.7/10

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

I am an electro mechanical apprentice, I am in my first year which is very theory based on basic key skills. After this year I will go on placements to improve my skills in the workplace.

8/10

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

Health and Safety, Engineering principles, hand skills, basic electronics

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme but I would like to do more practice work as we do a lot of theory, however I know this will change next year.

7/10

4. How valued do you feel by Civil Service?

We haven't been at our home sites much yet, but I feel very welcomed when I'm there.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

We have set times for each subject each week, but we do get a lot of time to do each task, and then have nothing else to do. When we are meant to do practical though I can often be double booked.

6/10

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

I get support from all the staff when I need help.

8/10

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

My line manger is very quick to respond to any questions I have if I email her.

8/10

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

I believe I get a very good wage for a first year apprentice and I have enough money to use.

9/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

They have many opportunities as I can join the gym for a cheap price and go to company events.