Rating

6.1/10

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

Supporting Schools with their ICT Security requirements. Ensuring maximum uptime for services. Working with Primary, Secondary and other Schools.

5/10

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

This year was a lot of Project Management which should lead to better organising and planning of work.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

In general the materials are interesting and engaging. Occasionally subjects seem abstract. I find it difficult to know how to achieve my best marks on assignments.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Fairly well as from the beginning of the year we know how the subjects will be taught. There is too much work to get done some weeks, but the odd week is much more manageable.

9/10

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

I have been allowed to do the apprenticeship. My employer is there for me, when I approach them.

4/10

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

We attend lectures and lab work on a weekly basis.

8/10

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

The Apprenticeship is to give me a well rounded knowledge and understanding, which means I cannot apply certain aspects due to my employeed role having some focus. How larger entities perform is changing my thought processes allowing me to see the bigger picture.

6/10

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.)

Not that I am aware of. There are trade fayres to visit supplies which are currently webinars.

2/10

9a. Would you recommend Bolton Council to a friend?

9b. Why?

Local Councils are facing difficult times financially over recent years. There is the constant threat of redundancy.

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

Try an employer where your job is likely to be more secure.