Document Control Review

by Costain

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5.9/10

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

My main role was Document Control. This involved organising, maintaining and the issuing of all formal communications within the project.

7/10

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

I have learnt quite a bit relating to IT skills including the use of Microsoft Excel and advanced formulas

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It was an enjoyable learning experience but things weren't always cheerful.

5/10

4. How valued do you feel by Costain?

From what I could see, Costain as a company valued me as an apprentice but I can't say the same for the workers in the office at C336 Paddington New Yard. Luckily my new office is the complete opposite and my colleagues are positive.

3/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme was quite efficient at times.

5/10

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

My trainer [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] was extremely helpful in the final weeks of my apprenticeship.

10/10

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

My superiors weren't really much help throughout my apprenticeship. My gratitude goes out to a handful of employees which provided me with the necessary experience required for my apprenticeship.

6/10

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

I can't really complain about the salary BUT it would of been hard to maintain my lifestyle if Costain didn't provide an anual travel card.

5/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Opportunities can always be found as long as one looks for them.

5/10

9. Would you recommend Costain to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Costain gave me a chance to completely change my field of work. Without this apprenticeship I would most likely of continued my path in retail.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Costain?

Make the most out of the experience and take in as much information as possible. I would also suggest prioritising the completion of the apprenticeship over the workload of the job as I did come across members of Costain who would happy put their workload over my future if it made their day less stressful.