Flying Start Degree programme- FS2 (Birmingham) Review

I was a flying start associate, which means one of the junior members of the team. Usually you are told what tasks to do and then it is up to you to make sure they are completed on time and to a good quality. Usually, if you are free, team members may ask for your support and you can help them out. You interact frequently with your team to ensure everyone is up to date.

I have developed my leadership skills from before. When you are given tasks to do, you must take leadership of them and make sure you keep on top of it and provide updates on them to the team. A skill I have definitely developed is time management. This is key due to meeting deadlines. Thus, time management is something you quickly pick up and you firmly have to practice this to ensure your work goes smoothly.

I really enjoy the programme. There is a lot of support available and everyone is happy to listen and help provide solutions. There is a lot of tasks to get on with. A lot of events are held to support. It meets my expectations very well as I have learnt a lot and have been able to solidify knowledge learnt from modules during time studying at University. This ensures I am able to better understand concepts learnt.

It is very well organised. Regular updates are given and clear communication is provided to make sure everyone understands what is going on and what is the key events in the future. There is a lot of support available and there is a lot of time available to meet and discuss any issues. Studying time is given and a lot of support is available to ensure students understand modules well and are well prepared for the assessments.

There is a lot of support from the employer. There is a personal coach who regularly keeps in touch to ensure time at work is going smoothly and be there to support for any issues that may arise. There is the programme managers who keep giving regular updates and are available for calls to answer questions but also they provide information for events. Both sources of support are really helpful and are available to talk through any issues.

From the University, there is a lot of support. Module convenors and lecturers are available for meetings and respond fairly quickly to emails. They provide a lot of information during lectures and provide a variety of exercises to ensure knowledge is solidified and put into practice. Revisions sessions are held to ensure students are given accurate information regarding the assessments and any questions relating to topics can be answered. There is a lot of practice questions support which is usually available for feedback to be given on.

The theory learnt is very useful as it helps to have prior knowledge of topics before starting work. It also works to solidify knowledge as when you put knowledge learnt put into practice, you are more likely to fully understand topics and the processes behind them. From the knowledge gained, you are better able to apply yourself in the role and are more likely to produce better quality work which helps to gain confidence and help in future tasks.

There is a lot of social events at work. There is a lot of effort made to ensure new people can meet and this helps with networking to ensure you know a variety of people. There is a variety of events to meet different needs and people are encouraged to join. There is something different so everyone can join and there is a lot of regular updates to ensure people are aware to know what is going on.

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It is a great place to work. The fellow workers are really helpful and provide a lot of support. There is a lot of events to get involved in and there is something for everybody. Support is available through a variety of sources and people make sure you are doing okay. There is a lot of opportunities to develop skills and pick up new skills which will help in the role but also allow you to deliver quality work.

Make sure you are confident and don't be afraid to ask questions. When asked a question, take your time to process the question and then answer clearly and make sure your answer addresses the question. Remember to ask questions about the process. Ensure you are fully prepared for the assessment days and have relevant examples to illustrate your points. Overall, be confident in your approach and make sure you are ready to answer questions in a clear manner.