Funeral Arranger Review

by Co-op

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6/10

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

Arranging funerals, makeup on deceased.

8/10

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

Have improved customer service skills. Nothing that is useful and job specific. Mostly common sense

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy meeting the other arrangers the most. We can compare our training which is helpful.

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The content is very childish. The work books are pointless. Was initially poorly organised as we didnt have a set learning venue. This has since been improved.

6/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Not much. Managers don't book you on the practical training that you need to do. They don't attend meetings with the apprenticeship coach.

3/10

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

A lot. [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] has been brilliant. Very approachable and understanding. Lots of industry knowledge.

10/10

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

It doesn't other than the customer service element. The content isn't job specific enough.

5/10

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.)

No. The region is poorly managed. There are not events or team building exercises.

2/10

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

9b. Why?

Low wage for what the job entails. Poor training from co-op. Lack of management. You have to rely on yourself a lot. Career progression is good but roles are given to people that can talk the talk but not walk the walk.

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

Whistle blow when you are ignored by management