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

Looking after team of estimators, setting pricing parameters and ensuring service levels are upheld. Visiting clients to discuss projects and closing sales.

8/10

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

Enhanced people skills in order to get sales over the line. Also prior to the role I had no management training, so the apprenticeship training has been essential to my development.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Really enjoying it, rounding out all my knowledge and providing new ways of looking at situations.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well structured and organised.

9/10

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

My employer is very proactive with upskilling workers to meet the business needs. They give me all the time I require to attend the course and undertake assignments.

10/10

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

Support has been excellent, the skills coaches are really helpful and supportive.

9/10

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

Only just starting on the 2nd unit, so can't give too much feedback, but so far I have been able to implement a few new ideas to improve the way I do my job and the way I can help others.

9/10

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.)

Occasional social activities. Within my sales role I regularly attend networking events within my industry.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend RED Systems to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Very supportive, eager to take on new ideas and improve the business.

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

Demonstrate ability to be flexible to change, able to present new ideas and have a 'can do' attitude.

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