Funeral Arranger Review

by Co-op

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Arranging funerals with members of the public - arranging chapel visits etc

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Overall knowledge of the funeral industry, health & safety and communication

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • It's ok - it's a functional thing a means to an end. It's not horrible but I see as part of my role as opposed to fun.

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Very - started off shaky but my assessor changed and everything improved.

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Whenever needed.

    8/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Whenever needed - I'm very self motivated but whenever my appointments have to change due to work priorities there has been no issue.

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • It helps condense everything into a more practical way of working.

    8/10
  • 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.)

    • n/a

    1/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Co-op to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Good place to work

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

    • In relation to my role, question whether you're robust enough to deal with the pressure of grieving families.

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Southampton

February 2020

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