Rating

8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am an apprentice site manager supporting my senior managers in monitoring and supervising subcontractors work and the overall progress of a project.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes through working with experienced and knowledgable people in the industry I have learnt how to approach different issues that arise in the work place and how to manage and complete my own tasks and responsibilities.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I am very much enjoying my programme and looking forward to completing it this year to move onto the next step in my career.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Overall it is good, however, it is still unclear what the natural progression is for me as I finish my programme this year and awaiting confirmation of what I will be placed onto next if at all.

    6/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive a lot of support off my line manager and colleagues and off the college I attend. I am still unclear on whether they'll support me on what I want to do next in my education.

    7/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • During COVID, the college has struggled with its structure but have always supported me as a student and have adapted for my benefit.

    8/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • The qualification supports me in my overall knowledge of the industry but for my role day to day this is learnt through experience.

    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.)
  • Yes there were but due to COVID these have been stopped until they are opened up again.

    8/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend John Sisk & Sons to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Overall my line manager, colleagues and teachers have been supportive of my progress and helped me through any issues I have had. I just want more clarity of HR for my next stepping stone after I complete my programme this year.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to John Sisk & Sons?
  • If there is an oppotunity apply for the role to gain invaluable experience in the industry and a foot in the door for your career.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Construction

Manchester

April 2021


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