Associate Project Management apprenticeship Review

My role is training to be an associate project manager, each week I record 7 hours of 'off the job work' for my training provider which counts as experience. Day to day in the office I attend meetings with my team to discuss up coming projects and approve them, they then have to be recorded and the progress is tracked. One to one training is also provided by different areas of the team to learn and understand their roles.

I have developed my communication and listening skills since starting as there are many professionals within the workplace who provide extra information on topics that open up areas for debate. Time management has also been developed as you have to balance off the job hours with meetings and deadlines for work.

I enjoyed the challenge of learning new information whilst also experiencing and putting theory into practice first hand within the field. My programme has a great mix of site visits, meetings and independent learning which keeps my attention and doesn't bore me. I wouldn't imagine going for a different apprenticeship as my team and company provide me with the best support for my course.

My programme is very structured, with my training provider i have one to one sessions with every fortnight and record my 7 hours of off the job training every week. I was also provided with my apprenticeship standard and have objectives and learning sessions in place to help me achieve them.

I receive a lot of support from my line manager who is my first point of contact and my main trainer as well as my mentor who I have one to one sessions with fortnightly to see my progress and offer help where needed. HR are also in contact setting up apprenticeship meeting sessions and are also another first point of contact for queries.

My Training provider as a power hour session every 2 weeks to recap the induvial learning of the modules on the course where queries are covered. One to one meeting are also provided where we discuss progress and objectives to help me cover the work. The tutor is always available to message and shows great respect.

What I learn from the modules in my qualification relates directly to my work within my day to day role and also expands my knowledge of systems within the role. As I complete a module I can see where the area fits in within my team and how it is used to successfully deliver projects.

HR create social days where apprentices are invited to go along to the activities to broaden connections whilst in the company and also have some fun. They also have an academy where you can book onto courses to further your education and expand among the business. Every employee also gets volunteering days where they can help at charity events and also promote it around work.

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The company and work ethic of people who work there is outstanding and anyone will fit in straight away. The benefits given to every employee as well such as discounts is also a nice way of rewarding employees while saying thankyou for the hard work. Overall the company is amazing to work for and takes care of its employees.

Always be true to yourself and be friendly and approachable in interviews as these values fit in within the community. Also be confident and show case your abilities as it is celebrated at Severn Trent. I would also research into the water industry as it is a job for life and you can move to any area or department for a change or challenge, the pathways are endless.