Business Admin Apprentice Review

by Balfour Beatty

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

4.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Admin role.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Lots of new skills and developing computer skills.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • University Programme... not enjoying

    2/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Lots of online material Paper copies of books Lack of lessons/ taught sessions Lack of help and support from OU Course is designed for someone who can learn by reading only.

    2/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Line Manager is fantastic and team are great, always available to help when needed.

    8/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Asked for support/ help on a few occasions. information recieved back didn't help and the theme seems to be tutors can't/ don't want to help

    1/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • It gives me ideas about the company, but it doesn't benefit my role as such at the moment.

    3/10
  • 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... but they are mandatory. I would prefer a choice to attend.

    5/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Thinks it's nice they offer apprenticeships to people older than school age.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?

    • If applying for the apprenticeship make sure you select training provider carefully, you will need to find out about the provider yourself.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Derby

March 2022

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