Funeral service Operative Review

by Co-op

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10

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

I am an FSO for the coop Funeralcare. My daily duties vary from collecting a deceased person, to making their coffin or getting them dressed for their funeral. I also drive the Limousine and bear the coffin.

10/10

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

I have learnt various new skills including driving a hearse, assisting clients when they are at their lowest ebb, also how to prepare someone for their funeral.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme has been very enlightening and has helped me in my new role as a Funeral service Operative. I enjoy learning and am discovering new things from every section of my learning programme.

10/10

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

I feel a little valued, but also feel they could show their appreciation in a better way. say like giving us time to complete the tasks set for the apprenticeship.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Overall it is very well structured, but as previously stated, it would be better to have more time to complete the tasks.

7/10

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

I have regular contact with my Assessor, [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]. If I have any problems she is only a phone call away and has been very helpful and quick to respond.

9/10

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

Not as much as I would like, due to work load and pressure. It would be good to have more time.

8/10

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

I am very satisfied with my overall package.

9/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

No.

6/10

9. Would you recommend Co-op to a friend?

Yes